$20M Homes Are Being Swallowed by the Atlantic

Thirty-two beach homes have collapsed along the Outer Banks since 2020, as erosion, storms, and a constantly shifting coastline continue to threaten communities along North Carolina’s barrier islands. In this documentary, we look at why these homes are falling into the Atlantic, what happens after a collapse, why seawalls are heavily restricted, how beach nourishment works, and why even roads like Highway 12 are vulnerable to the same forces. From million-dollar oceanfront properties to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the Outer Banks show one simple reality: people can adapt to a moving coastline, but they cannot make it stand still forever. #OuterBanks #CoastalErosion #NorthCarolina #BeachHouse #Documentary