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Ghost Forest

October 2022 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Rising sea levels inundate coastal forests across the Northeast and Southeast coasts, drowning tree roots in salty water. The seawater kills sensitive trees, leaving behind a "ghost forest" of dead and dying timber.

Created by ORISE Fellow Ben Slyngstad.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.