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A barrier island is a poor place for a house simply because there is nothing else between it and the power of the ocean. This includes wind, waves, and flooding. A barrier island is called a "barrier island" simply because it acts as a barrier to the mainland behind it, as in the case of Assoteague being a barrier to Chincoteague in Virginia and the Outer Banks islands in North Carolina protecting the natural coastline.
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∙ 9y agoThe shores of a barrier island offer spectacular views of sunsets and the water. But, barrier islands receive the worst damage during hurricane season because they suffer the brunt of the storm as it first passes over land.
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