Public schools in rural Alaska are frequently constructed on pilings, providing elevation that can reduce vulnerability to flooding and storm surge associated with climate change.
November 10, 2025
high
temporal
Building design element (pilings) contributing to resilience against rising waters and flood risk.
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.