This year was one of the warmest and wettest in recorded history, and permafrost thaw is causing the ground at the mass gravesite to sink.
This year was one of the warmest and wettest in recorded history and permafrost thaw is causing the ground at the community cemetary to thaw and erode. The community is seeking guidance on best practices for relocation of remains.
An unidentified fungus is growing along the eroding coastal bank.
High water posed safety hazards and resulted in the removal of boardwalk but also allowed boats to go further up river than usual.
"We were lucky to have the berm in place. The next day, the water levels went down and the erosion was noticeable."
Above average snowfall at the headwaters of the Kuskokwim, and early break up, led to higher than average river flows past Aniak. The river banks are eroding, threatening community infrastructure.
Both sides of Cook Inlet are eroding near Tyonek. The erosion is reaching old and new growth trees, and causing more debris to fall in to the Inlet, which easily get caught in set nets.
It has been a month since the 7.0 earthquake in Anchorage. Are these sinkholes which suddenly appeared related?
Erosion of Kincaid beach bluffs accelerated compared to previous years.
Heavy spring precipitation leads to strong river flow, sweeping away cabin and fish rack.
Climate change is effecting the people of the Solomon Islands in many ways. Sea level rise is a major driver.
Permafrost thaw and storms are drivers.
Yukon Flats community dealing with river erosion and landscape changes that are threatening the loss of traditional harvesting areas.
Permafrost thaw is causing trail in Golovin to erode.
Erosion on the banks of the Koyukuk River is increasing in the community of Evansville and Bettles.
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