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| Keywords: KatamaBreach2007.JPG en Photo of the Katama Breach During the winter of 2006-2007 a violent storm a Noreaster washed away the barrier beach separating the Katama section of Edgartown MA from Chappaquidick Island This photo was taken from the southwestern portion of Katama Bay at a point half-way between the Katama boat ramp and the breach It clearly shows open water between the two ends of the barrier beach As in previous breaches over the succeeding two years 2007-2009 the breach has migrated in an easterly direction and by the summer of 2009 the opening was significantly smaller than shown in this photo It is anticipated that the breech will close over the next year or two as it migrates toward Chappaquidick Island The breach opened Katama Bay normally open only to the sea at its north end to an ocean current The cleansing of the bay has been beneficial and eliminated much of the silt and grasses that had accumulated It is anticipated the cleansing will improve the scallop and clam production own Rfgagel 2007-07-25 Check categories 2009 August 27 en wikipedia Katama 1 Katama Edgartown | ||||
