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Newtok, Alaska, United States |
A site visit to Newtok on September 30, shows severe erosion from impacts of storm (typhoon Merbok). The images show both severe permafrost melt and river erosion.
Landfill
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Leaning power poles from permafrost thaw
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Power pole leaning
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Eroding river bank fast approaching Newtok Ayaprun School
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River bank erosion
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Power pole tie line slacked due to thawing
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Old landfill - no longer assessible by road
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Boardwalk towards airport
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Homes on back side of Newtok near slough.
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Riverbank, View from school.
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Homes in village
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Board walk and homes
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River bank erosion
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