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.
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. It is an alarming situation. One hard storm can compromise the school, several homes, water source and runway.
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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