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Hawaii Coastlines on Track to Lose 100 Feet of Beach

2013-09-08 00:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Environmental News Network: Hawaii is known for it's pristine beaches and it's 750 miles of coastline. However with looming sea water rise due to melting ice caps and climate change, a new study by the University of Hawaii shows the state is on pace to lose 100 feet of beach in the coming decades. According to the study, Maui beaches are most at risk as the sea-level rise is approximately 65% higher compared to the island of Oahu. While many beaches have been faced with erosion for years, predictions show that beaches will...

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