On Halloween weekend in 2012, NYC was hit by a devastating hurricane, which had strong winds, heavy rain, and increased sea levels.
Today, 9 years later, we have mostly recovered from the damage of the storm, yet one geologic feature in particular has remained.
A breach in Fire Island that was opened during Hurricane Sandy has remained open, although not without debate.

Big shout out to the Long Island Association of Professional Geologists, for hosting the presentation and trip.
Check out the full talk about the Fire Island Wilderness Breach by Kaety Jackson:
   • Shifting Sands: The Wilderness Breach...  

[0:00] Introduction
[3:13] What is a hurricane
[6:06] The breach at fire island
[8:58] Debate in the NYT article
[12:00] Interview with Kaety Jackson from N.P.S.