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Erosion rates on Alaska’s Arctic coast

Detailed Description

Map of Alaska’s north coast showing color-coded rates of shoreline erosion, which can lead to loss of habitat, cultural features, and infrastructure. Modified from the original assessment published in 2015. Inset: Polar bear on Barter Island, Alaska in September 2016 by Cordell Johnson, USGS.

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