Hurricane Ike dissolves Bolivar Peninsula (Sept 4, 2008)

Galveston, Texas (TX), US

The aftermath of Hurrican Ike has been reported to have turned the Bolivar Peninsula into 3 islands. News reports show authorities ordering people to leave the remaining "island(s)".

Link to News Blog Below. Discussion of "imposed" media blackout on the story.

Hurricane Ike dissolves Bolivar Peninsula (Sept 4, 2008)

Galveston, Texas (TX), US

In The News
Links: www.groupnewsblog.net
By: KRL

Nearby:

Stowell Cumulus Broadcasting Tower

Only remaining house in Gilchrist after Hurricane Ike

Big Hill Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Fire in Texas

Crystal Beach Water Tower

Offshore Platform

Winnie Cumulus Broadcasting Tower

Battery 236

Hangin' out at the beach

Oil rig being towed out to sea

Bolivar Point Lighthouse

Bolivar Ferry Landing

Comments

KRL

@ 2008-09-18 08:11:41

Check the link on VG's home page for post Ike imagery flown by aircraft. Loads as a Temporary Places layer. Click on/off the layer to see the damage and debris piles. Covers the coastal and inlet/bay areas. It's a large file.