Two people have died and at least five homes have collapsed after Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto hit the Outer Banks in North Carolina. | NBC News

While it may appear that the mangrove forests have recovered after recent hurricanes, scientists use advanced cameras to survey the destruction in Puerto Rico and Florida, revealing vulnerabilities in areas’ the natural protective barriers to storm surge. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

15K views · 204 reactions | The hurricanes that slammed into Florida were so strong, that the coastline has been altered. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk visits Manasota Key, where she sees how the physical geography of the landscape has changed. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas | Facebook