A beachfront home on Cape Hatteras has collapsed into the ocean, part of 12 houses lost to erosion in 5 years. Nature’s relentless.
A two-story house on Hatteras Island collapsed Tuesday afternoon, leaving debris on the beach. The unoccupied home was near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with erosion and recent storms contributing to its collapse. Local authorities are managing cleanup and assessing ongoing risks.