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Surface Elevation Table

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program 2009 (approx.)
Photo of a metal instrument being held by a hand in an area with lots of tree roots.
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Detailed Description

A Surface Elevation Table (SET) is used to track changes in soil elevations on mangrove islands. As peat forms, the soil surface expands upward, allowing mangroves to keep up with rising sea level.

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Public Domain.