Cities That Move Due to Erosion

Shishmaref, Alaska

This Arctic town is relocating inland due to melting permafrost and coastal erosion threatening homes and roads.

Newtok, Alaska

Another Alaskan village is shifting entirely as the Ninglick River erodes land beneath homes, forcing a new site upriver.

Kivalina, Alaska

Facing total submersion by 2025, Kivalina is planning a full relocation to escape sea rise and erosion.

Isle de Jean Charles, USA

In Louisiana, this community is known as America’s first "climate refugees" due to rapid coastal loss.

Dunwich, UK

Once a major medieval port, coastal erosion swallowed much of this town—what remains continues to recede inland.

Montferrand-du-Périgord, France

Built on unstable clay soil, part of this village is sliding down the hill due to erosion and heavy rainfall.

Tamiami Trail Towns, USA

Towns along Florida’s historic highway are moving or adapting due to wetland erosion and rising groundwater levels.