Arctic coastal erosion (IMAGE) University of Hamburg Caption Scientist investigating coastal erosion caused by thawing permafrost near Bykovsky peninsula, Laptev Sea, Siberia, Russia. Credit AWI/Paul Overduin Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.