Coastal Erosion on Maui, Hawaii (IMAGE)

University of Hawaii ‑ SOEST

Coastal Erosion on Maui, Hawaii

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This is an example of chronic coastal erosion threatening a building on the island of Maui. Higher average rates of erosion on Maui are due in part to higher rates of localized sea level rise compared to nearby Oahu Island.

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Zoe Norcross-Nuu

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