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The frequency of storm surge impacts in western Alaska are likely to increase due to current warming trends leading to accelerated rates of erosion and further inland extent of marine inundation. This leaves the low-lying coastal communities of western Alaska vulnerable to storm surge hazards, especially because our ability to assess risk is hampered by large gaps in monitoring equipment and minimal...