The damage included direct erosion by surge and waves, and flooding of interior wetlands with saltwater, especially in locations such as the Calcasieu River basin, where "marsh management" of wetland areas with berms, gates and pumps delayed the removal of water for months.
The coast might also be benefiting from reduced rates of subsidence, the natural or human-induced sinking of land, along the coast, Couvillion said.The lack of major hurricane activity is probably the biggest factor, he said.
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The ancient Egyptian name for the area is thought to be Khere-Ohe, "The Place of Combat", supposedly in reference to a mythical battle that took place between Seth and Horus.