Staten Island topographic map
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Staten Island
Although Staten Island is a borough of New York City, the island is topographically and geologically a part of New Jersey. Staten Island is separated from Long Island by the Narrows and from mainland New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull. Staten Island is positioned at the center of New York Bight, a sharp bend in the shoreline between New Jersey and Long Island. The region is considered vulnerable to sea-level rise. On October 29, 2012, the island experienced severe damage and loss of life along with the destruction of many homes during Hurricane Sandy.
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Name: Staten Island topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, United States (40.47658 -74.25884 40.65151 -74.03461)
Average elevation: 30 ft
Minimum elevation: -16 ft
Maximum elevation: 397 ft
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