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coastal erosion

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Coastal erosion and thawing permafrost present threats to numerous rural Alaskan communities and often necessitate significant infrastructure updates or, in some cases, community relocation.
October 20, 2025 high environmental
Summarizes climate-related hazard processes affecting infrastructure and settlement stability in rural Alaska.
Thawing permafrost increases coastal erosion because thawed, unconsolidated soil is more easily washed away by waves and storm surge.
high process
Explanation of how permafrost degradation contributes to accelerated coastline loss.