Difference between revisions of "Les Îles de Chandeleur, Louisiana"

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What's left of the Chandeleur Islands constitute the eastern most part of the state of Louisiana.  They are the only land surface in [[graticule]] [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=29&long=-88 29N 88W].  Long ago they supported a small population and even a light house.  They were most recently devastated by the hurricanes of this century.  Little remains above water.
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What's left of the Chandeleur Islands constitute the eastern most part of the state of Louisiana.  They are the only land surface in [[graticule]] [http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?lat=29&long=-88 29N 88W].  A hundred years ago they supported a small population and even a light house.  In fact three lighthouses were built there but hurricanes kept knocking them down.  The islands were most recently devastated by the infamous hurricanes of this century.  The little now remaining above water seems to be eroding fast.
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New Orleans, LA Mobile, AL Pensacola, FL
New Orleans, LA Les Îles de Chandeleur, Louisiana Gulf of Mexico
Southern Mississippi Delta, LA Gulf of Mexico Gulf of Mexico

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What's left of the Chandeleur Islands constitute the eastern most part of the state of Louisiana. They are the only land surface in graticule 29N 88W. A hundred years ago they supported a small population and even a light house. In fact three lighthouses were built there but hurricanes kept knocking them down. The islands were most recently devastated by the infamous hurricanes of this century. The little now remaining above water seems to be eroding fast.


Today's Location: [Îles de Chandeleur, LA]


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