Sinking stones of the protective seawall, Shishmaref, Alaska
In Shishmaref, Alaska, there is an ongoing battle with the rising sea. Seawalls made of various materials are being constructed as houses are undermined by severe erosion on the coastline. A wall made of sandbags was the first attempt to keep the water out. Local resident Heather ”Anunuk” Sinnok shares her frustration as part of…
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Produced by:Lawrence Hislop
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Year:01/02/2010
Sinking stones of the protective seawall, Shishmaref, Alaska
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