Rapid Response

Jackson School researchers study the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey with an eye toward preparing for the future.

CHANNELS CARVED ON SAN JOSE ISLAND, A BARRIER ISLAND OFFSHORE OF PORT ARANSAS, BY STORM SURGE OVERTOPPING THE ISLAND AS IT FLOWED BACK TO THE SEA. THE IMAGE WAS CAPTURED DURING THE HURRICANE HARVEY RAPID RESPONSE MISSION LED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY’S JEFF PAINE.