Evaluación rápida de los efectos del huracán Beta en la isla Providencia (Caribe colombiano)

• Rodríguez Ramírez, Alberto ^[1] ; Reyes Nivia, María Catalina ^[1]
  1. [1] Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (INVEMAR), A.A. 1016, Santa Marta, Colombia
• Localización: Boletín de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras, ISSN-e 2590-4671, ISSN 0122-9761, Vol. 37, Nº. 1, 2008, págs. 217-224
• Idioma: español
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  • Rapid assessment of the hurricane Beta effects on isla Providencia (colombian Caribbean)
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  • Hurricane Beta passed very close to Providencia and Santa Catalina islands in October 29, 2005 as a moderate category 1 hurricane. Fast surveys carried out fifteen days after the event at 20 sites located on coral reefs, seagrass beds, beaches, and mangroves indicated a low impact over these four ecosystems. In contrast, terrestrial vegetation and island’s infrastructure were severely damaged.