Plum Island; 4,000 Years on a Barrier Beach

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The narrative centers on the ongoing struggle between humanity and the forces of nature on Plum Island, Massachusetts, highlighted by a significant event on March 10, 2013, when six houses were lost and several others were deemed unsafe. This situation underscores the vulnerability of the barrier beach and the persistent challenges posed by environmental changes, illustrating the delicate balance between human habitation and the natural world.