Space Eyes on Shifting Shores: How NASA Helps Indigenous Communities!
Imagine your backyard slowly disappearing into the ocean! That's happening to some communities, but guess who's helping? NASA!
Hey Zappikids! Ever think about how big the Earth is? Well, along coastlines, the land is always changing. Sometimes, the ocean eats away at the land, which we call coastal erosion. It's like a giant invisible cookie monster nibbling at the edge of our world!
In a special place called Sipayik, where Indigenous people have lived for a super long time, the ocean is a huge part of their life. But recently, this 'cookie monster' has been nibbling a lot faster. This means homes, history, and important places are slowly being lost to the waves.
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Based on reporting by NASA Breaking News.