Thawing permafrost and erosion is resulting in the loss of infrastructure in Newtok. These images show impacts on utility poles, and the shoreline.
Facing side of school from shoreline
Carolyn George
Shoreline and boardwalk to the side of the school (shore side)
Carolyn George
View of side of school (large building with blue roof) from eroding shoreline
Carolyn George
Shoreline erosion, school to right
Carolyn George
Shoreline erosion, school top right
Carolyn George
Teacher housing next to school, shoreline to left
Shoreline to right, school buildings on left
ShoreZone 9 Aug 2014
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