Shoreline evolution at Cedar Island, VA
![Aerial photos from Cedar Island, VA from 1984 to 2020 show the island gradually retreating towards the mainland.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/sh5cedarisland_horiz_1s.gif?itok=qZ_NQSQ7)
Detailed Description
Cedar Island is a barrier island experiencing rapid landward retreat. This animation shows aerial imagery from 1984 to 2020 and demonstrates that the barrier island has narrowed and is retreating towards land.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.