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Lake Ontario’s New York shoreline

By Communications and Publishing 2017 (approx.)
An image showing a lake and beach with recent signs of flooding with trash and debris on the shore.
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Detailed Description

As floodwaters recede, USGS scientists document high water marks, which include debris carried by flood water. The USGS Flood Inundation Mapper incorporates data about past flooding on Lake Ontario’s New York shoreline, including high water marks. Photo by Jared Marion, USGS.

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Public Domain.