Wilbur-by-the-Sea homes collapse into ocean after Nicole strikes Florida

Seven beachside homes in Wilbur-by-the-Sea collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after Nicole struck Florida as a hurricane and ripped across the state, devouring a large chunk of the coastline along Central Florida beaches.

[whatchamacallit]

Terrible decision to build on a barrier island. Mother Nature always wins.

[gf]

they should re-zone this land, way too close to the ocean and most of this land is on sand.

[divinediva]

Houses made of plywood and these homes were built on sand!!!! Hurrricanes and Flooding are biblical events in Florida!!!!

[eltorocal]

"What climate change? And where's My Social Welfare, Joe?" - De 'Sadist

[michaelkolbe]

Sandstone base is why they collapsed ! Homes that never stud a chance