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Chatam Lighthouse Erosion


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Chatam Lighthouse Erosion. The erosion near chatham light has slowed over the last few decades, but in recent years a new threat has been discovered. In january of 1987, a powerful nor’easter caused the ocean to “break” through the barrier beach immediately to the east of chatham light.

Chatham Lighthouse on Memorial Day. Photo by Russell Frayre, Freelance
Chatham Lighthouse on Memorial Day. Photo by Russell Frayre, Freelance from www.pinterest.de

On february 17, 1877, a. The erosion near chatham light has slowed over the last few decades, but in recent years a new threat has been discovered. A tremendous storm hit cape cod in november 1870.

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Chatham Lighthouse on Memorial Day. Photo by Russell Frayre, Freelance

The old south and north towers succumbed to erosion and tumbled onto the beach. November 30, 1875 and november 21, 1876. In january of 1987, a powerful nor’easter caused the ocean to “break” through the barrier beach immediately to the east of chatham light. The old south and north towers succumbed to erosion and tumbled onto the beach.

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