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Geometrically corrected image mosaic of 1936 aerial photographs of Rincon, Puerto Rico (mosaic_1936.tif)

Published by U.S. Geological Survey | Department of the Interior | Catalog Last Checked: May 05, 2026 at 08:14 PM | Dataset Last Updated: September 01, 2021 at 12:00 AM
The 8 km of shoreline from Punta Higuero to Punta Cadena in Rincón, Puerto Rico is experiencing long-term coastal erosion. This study documents historical shoreline changes at Rincón for the period 1936-2005. Twelve historical shoreline positions were compiled from existing data, new orthophotography, and GPS field surveys.

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