Hyde County, N.C.'s dike was first built to protect farmland from salt water intrusion. Now, residents say sea level rise presents a new concern.
Flooding
Hurricane Matthew: The Science of Cleanup: Lesson Plan
The cleanup after Hurricane Matthew means a race against mold and bacteria, both of which can grow in a damp environment and can cause disease.
Hurricane Matthew: the Science of Cleanup
Hurricane Matthew's floodwaters are receding, but it's the mess, left behind, that could be dangerous. NC Science Now's Frank Graff explains the hazards of cleaning up.
Reading the Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Reading the Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
October 20, 2016
Hurricane Matthew may not have been the strongest storm to ever hit the Atlantic, but it ranks among the most destructive. Recent estimates from major banks total almost $10 billion dollars in damage and lost revenue from Miami to Virginia.