Describe what barrier islands are, why they are so named, and why they have proven to be particularly unstable environments for construction.

What are barrier islands, and why have they proven to be particularly unstable environments for construction? Barrier islands are long, low, narrow islands paralleling a coastline somewhat offshore from it. They are extremely vulnerable due to their low relief.

It is useful for historians to write narratives so that history can be passed on from their point of view.  think about a story being told in third person, then think about it again being told in first person, by someone who actually experienced the event.

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