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Reshaped Barrier Islands

Much of the sandy beach near Sanibel Island Lighthouse was washed away in the storm.
Much of the sandy beach near Sanibel Island Lighthouse was washed away in the storm. Gif: Gizmodo / NOAA

Barrier islands are constantly changing, altered by the tides and weather. Hurricanes, especially, often create large and lasting shifts to barrier island landscapes. Ian is no exception. Sanibel Island’s coastline looks notably different after the storm than it did before.

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