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Ask the Meteorologist: Supermoons, king tides and its impact on North Carolina's ghost forests

Some of North Carolina's coastal forests are being depleted and they're now being called "ghost forests." Meteorologist Chris Michaels explains how this week's supermoon can actually play a role in their demise in today's "Ask the Meteorologist."

Ask the Meteorologist: How are supermoons linked to North Carolina's 'ghost forests?'

Sea level rise and king tides are leading to the depletion of some of North Carolina's coastal forests. We explain how.

Chris Michaels, WRAL Meteorologist

In Depth with Dan: Beachfront homes collapse in NC's Outer Banks, converting garbage into energy

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers who cleans up the debris after an Outer Banks home collapses into the Atlantic Ocean. He also answered questions about garbage is converted into energy.

Collapsed Buxton homes leave toxic mess along Outer Banks beaches

At least nine homes collapsed in the Outer Banks, scattering debris for miles. Crews are cleaning septic tanks, lumber and waste as rising seas put more houses at risk.

Cleanup underway after eight Outer Banks homes collapse

Cleanup is underway in Buxton after eight homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean.

Two homes collapse into the Atlantic, bringing total to 8 lost this week in Outer Banks

Eight beachfront homes in the Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean this week as Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto passed offshore.

Expert points to erosion as houses collapse in Outer Banks, says there is no clear solution

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor Laura Moore spoke about possible solutions as coastal erosion is intensified by more frequent and severe storms.

'Such a difficult problem': UNC professor suggest solutions after 19 Outer Banks homes collapse

Six homes in the Outer Banks collapsed on Tuesday and a seventh collapsed on Wednesday, bringing the five-year total to 19 in the Rodanthe and Buxton area.

Six houses fall into sea in 24 hours in Outer Banks as hurricanes pass offshore

More beachfront homes in Buxton collapsed Tuesday into the Atlantic Ocean, adding to the dozen lost to high surf and erosion in recent years.

'Nothing is done': Buxton residents not surprised after home collapses on NC coast

A beachfront home in Buxton has collapsed on Tuesday, becoming the 12th such incident in five years. Visitors are asked to avoid the beach and stay out of the water.

Rising tides: The impact of sea level rise on North Carolina's coast

As rising sea levels rapidly reshape North Carolina's coastline, communities are facing devastating erosion, leaving homes to crumble into the sea. Homeowners are grappling with challenges and costly solutions to protect the state's coastal future.

Rising oceans threaten NC beach towns: How high sea levels will rise and what it means for your family's vacation

Rising seas are reshaping our coast. We'll show you how high sea levels have risen and where they will be in 25 years, plus what it means for your family's favorite beach destination.

Oceanfront Outer Banks homes on verge of collapse

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Tropical system puts more Rodanthe homes in danger of collapse

Erosion, high winds and king tides are pushing vulnerable homes to their breaking point along the Outer Banks.

Outer Banks homes on brink of collapse as erosion, king tides worsen

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Why do homes keep collapsing at Rodanthe?

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty looks into how much a beach nourishment project would cost in Rodanthe.

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

Friday marked the seventh time in four years that a North Carolina home fell victim to rising surf.

Outer Banks erosion: Rodanthe homeowners face the cost of changing coastline

Friday marked the seventh time in four years that a North Carolina home fell victim to rising surf.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Outer Banks homes at risk, funds to build back beaches in Rodanthe run out

Dare County leaders said communities are at risk from coastal erosion, but state law is holding them back from finding potential solutions.

'It's reaching a crisis point': Outer Banks leaders say they're out of funding to save threatened beach communities

Dare County leaders said communities are at risk from coastal erosion, but state law is holding them back from finding potential solutions.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Rebuild or retreat? Hurricane Ian aftermath raises questions about coastal development

As rebuilding continues in the path of Hurricane Ian's destruction, tough questions come up about the vulnerability of coastal development.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Sunny day flooding: NC coastal communities threatened by rising tides

We usually associate flooding with rain and hurricanes, but more and more often, coastal communities are facing what's called "sunny day flooding."

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

The scary spread of 'ghost forests' across the east coast

Miles of dead, gray trees stretch across the east coast and throughout North Carolina's coastal communities due to saltwater creeping inland. Scientists say the speed and size of dying forest wetlands is an alarming product of climate change and rising sea levels.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

'King tides' this week may foreshadow norms of the future as sea level rises

When the moon is new or full and closest to Earth, the coast experiences "king tides."

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate reporter