Erosion at Ocean Beach Following Sea Level Rise (IMAGE)

San Francisco State University

Erosion at Ocean Beach Following Sea Level Rise

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This is a map showing the area of beach expected to be eroded at Ocean Beach, San Francisco, following a range of sea level rise scenarios. Map shows Ocean Beach between Lawton Ave. to the south and Lincoln Way to the north. This forecast was part of a new state-commissioned study conducted by economists at San Francisco State University examining the economic impact of sea level rise in California.

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