'Ghost forests' in North Carolina are visible from space

"Ghost forests, characterized by dead and dying trees, are becoming increasingly pervasive in North Carolina due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion into the soil."

"NASA's data illustrates that over the last 20 years, these ghost forests have expanded significantly, with 11 percent of the coastal wildlife refuge affected by 2019."

"The alarming rise of sea levels in North Carolina, at three to four millimeters per year, exacerbates the stress on coastal forests, preventing the trees' health and survival."

"A severe drought in 2011 coupled with Hurricane Irene's impact severely accelerated the die-off of the forests, suggesting that immediate climatic events are significant factors in their decline."

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