Seasonal rains arrive late or fail altogether, sea ice platforms break-up earlier than in previous springs, king tides flood villages and contaminate food gardens with saltwater.

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Breaker zone: area in the sea where the waves break.

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Evergreens scattered throughout the mountains break up the sea of yellow.

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It is my hope that these words and those of others will break the silence and break open a sea of action to move Congolese women toward peace, safety and freedom.

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Scientists say it does not easily break up in the sea.

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