Newsy Investigates: Erosion Is Turning Dream Homes Into Nightmares

Newsy Investigates: Erosion Is Turning Dream Homes Into Nightmares

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Interactive Video

Arts, Architecture, Geography, Science

University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the growing threat of coastal erosion, particularly in North Carolina's Outer Banks. It highlights the challenges faced by homeowners like Lance Goldner, whose properties are at risk. The video explains erosion hotspots, the lack of adequate mapping by FEMA, and the financial and legal implications for homeowners. It also touches on the limited options available to mitigate these risks, including the potential for insurance payouts if homes are lost to the ocean.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the Upton Jones program, and why did it end?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the potential financial implications for homeowners if their property is consumed by the ocean?

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