Figure 3. A graph of the ocean rise along the shore of Wells Embayment over the last 5,000 years (1,000 yrs = 1 ka) incorporating radiocarbon ages and elevations (MHW = mean high water) for salt marsh peat, wood samples, and two stumps (red triangles). (Modified from Gehrels, 1994, Figure 3.13, p. 119 and showing dates of stumps from Hussey, 1959.)

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