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7 October 2022 / KYUK / Emily Schwing
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After September storm, Newtok residents are desperate to relocate

Newtok, Alaska, United States

Melting permafrost and severe erosion have plagued the community for decades. The most recent storm brought waves so fierce, the water claimed roughly half of the 80 or so remaining feet of land that stands between the back end of the school and the edge of the Ningliq river.


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