Mangroves, Hurricanes, and Lightning Strikes

An assessment of Hurricane Andrew's impact suggests a potential interaction across two differing scales of disturbance within mangrove forest systems: hurricanes and lightning strikes. The damage done to South Florida's mangrove forests is discussed.

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Published in:Bioscience 1994-04, Vol.44 (4), p.256-262
Main Authors: Smith, Thomas J., Robblee, Michael B., Wanless, Harold R., Doyle, Thomas W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attrition (Research Studies)
Coasts
Ecosystems
Florida
Forest canopy
Forest regeneration
Forests
Groves
Hurricanes
Lightning
Mangrove forests
Mangroves
Mangroves (Plant)
Mortality
National parks
Natural disasters
Storm damage
Trees
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Summary:An assessment of Hurricane Andrew's impact suggests a potential interaction across two differing scales of disturbance within mangrove forest systems: hurricanes and lightning strikes. The damage done to South Florida's mangrove forests is discussed.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1312230