Coastal Erosion and Property Damage - Five houses in Buckton, North Carolina collapsed within an hour due to stormy surf, with a sixth destroyed overnight [1] - These homes were unoccupied due to prior damage from Hurricane Aaron [1] - Since 2020, 18 houses have collapsed in the area [4] Contributing Factors - Hurricanes Ombberto and Alda are causing massive waves and exacerbating the situation [2] - The Outer Banks have been experiencing erosion due to storms and rising sea levels driven by climate change [3] - Erosion has significantly reduced the distance to the beach over the past 10-15 years [3] Mitigation Efforts and Future Outlook - Some residents have chosen to move their homes inland [4] - Communities have used sand to reinforce beaches, but these are temporary solutions [4]