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Table 1-01 . Monthly Average Temperature, Guam: Calendar Years 2020 to 2024
Table 1-03 . Coastal Raw Data Summary by Insular Areas, Calendar Years 2023-2024
Table 1-04 . Coastal Raw Data Summary by Insular Areas, Calendar Years 2019 to 2022
Table 1-05 . Top Ten Debris Found on Land and Underwater, Guam: Calendar Years 2020 to 2024
Table 1-08 . Guam International Coastal Cleanup by Area, Guam: Calendar Years 2017 to 2022
Table 1-09 . Guam Coastal Cleanup, People, Pounds and Miles, Guam: Calendar Years 2018 to 2024
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[Degrees Farenheit]DebrisGuamCNMIVirgin IslandsGuamCNMIVirgin IslandsDebrisGuamCNMIType of DebrisNumberPercentCY 2022CY 2019CY 2018CY 2017Characteristic20242023202220192018
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Characteristic202420232022 R2021 R2020 RItem202420242024202320232023Item202220212020201920222021202020192024Guam CoastalEst. DebrisEst. DebrisEst. DebrisEst. Debris Land/Underwater/Watercraft (Total)15,87815,66614,811104,84611,149
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Average Temperature81.581.281.282.182.4Total29,44212,10515,29736,38814,30528,065Total28,65618,5584,73911,76119,09419,62720,80033,447Total20,296100Areasin Lbs.VolunteersBagsin Lbs.Volunteersin Lbs.Volunteersin Lbs.VolunteersPeople3,1399482,5174,6521,440
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January8080.279.780.780.5Grocery bags (plastic)478472219501601397 Shoreline & Recreational Activities24,07917,3074,1728,34514,02512,90514,04723,206Beverage cans4,64222.9Total12,3397713,92794,3913,9858,584-24,893-Pounds12,55714,58712,194100,0619,677
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February79.780.580.681.480.3Other bags (plastic)842650430888735777Bags1,089943424831,2881,0971,1641,769Plastic/foam pieces2,54612.5Adelup/Hagatna1,462195501,2503735-409-Miles14569716212
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March80.580.381.781.582.1Beverage bottles (glass)1,2501788382,5563921,992 Paper bag58005682163113411Cigarette butts2,53712.5Agat/Agat Shore/Cemetary3943945013,500217--2,000-Bags37622971-
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April82.481.281.382.683.3Beverage bottles (plastic)1,9048411,0202,2896571,974 Plastic bag (Grocery and Other Plastic Bags)1,031943424271,2069341,0511,358Beverage bottles (plastic)1,9049.4Alupang---------
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May82.681.782.582.683.7Beverage cans4,6421,9285298,0891,2671,021Balloons2820261061357074Bottle caps (plastic)1,8399.1Anao (Yigo)--------- Land (Total)15,55614,78014,711104,52611,025
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June82.481.982.383.784.5Beverage sachets/pouches28059-44612749Beverage Bottles (Plastic) 2 Liters or Less2,7552661344529676929331,569Construction materials1,7478.6Asan/Asan Shore----428-People3,1079072,4634,6171,336
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July82.381.88183.483.9Bottle caps (metal)9992212,4661,3553314,359Beverage Bottles (Glass)2,1022019636200284444833Food wrappers (candy, chips, etc.)1,4036.9Asan Cut - Underwater--928035--500-Pounds12,27013,74712,15899,7819,677
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August82.281.680.981.882.9Bottle caps (plastic)1,8395311,5101,4736192,332Beverage Cans6,087761227613,4061,8062,4864,730Other plastic waste1,3856.8Cemetery Wall, Agat---------Miles14568615712
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September81.881.781.182.582.6Cigarette butts2,5371,4515021,7022,9601,132Beverage Sachets/Pouches5727254703666550Beverage bottles (glass)1,2506.2Chalan Pago4,62290-------Bags34582971-
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October81.181.680.580.581.6Cups, Plates (foam)353211120471360285Caps/Lids (Plastic & Metal)2,7136,4391,4791,0781,0591,5411,2772,583Other waste (metal, paper, etc.)1,0435.1Dadi Beach--111611286---
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November81.982.181.98282.1Cups, Plates (paper)423143224306108307Clothing/Shoes34100044000Dededo45555------- Underwater/Watercraft (Total)322886100320124
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December81.481.481.28181.5Cups, Plates (plastic)558240481302184758Cups/Plates/Forks/Knives/Spoons1,608166415121,2981,0621,5742,0492023Dungca's--1003,300280----People32415435104
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Food containers (foam)30766160246159241Food Wrappers/Take Out/Away Containers1,9775461148441,5041,5562,0272,453Total27,141100Eagle's Field-------2,875-Pounds2878403628020
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TemperatureFood containers (plastic)346170265296285269Gloves & Masks (PPE)182162202585700Beverage cans8,08929.8Gun Beach-------830-Miles-1105-
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Maximum9090899291Food wrappers (candy, chips, etc.)1,4039838441,9591,0232,232Pull Tabs0000000Plastic/foam pieces3,83714.1Harmon---------Bags34---
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Minimum7072726971Lids (plastic)417232257329217477Six-Pack Holders6600202811580270Beverage bottles (glass)2,5569.4Hilton to Pacific Star--1003,300215----Source: The Ocean Conservancy
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Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service
Straws/stirrers (plastic)542223507419225932Shotgun Shells/Wadding00000000Beverage bottles (plastic)2,2898.4Inarajan Bay128121504,50084300-1,700-
Note: The 2020 & 2021 Guam Coastal Cleanup did not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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R = revisedUtensils (plastic)802247400759276780Straws/Stirrers2809426179209364387472Food wrappers (candy, chips, etc.)1,9597.2Ipan (Talofofo Bay)--80016,0005281,500-3,000-
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Lines, nets, traps, ropes, etc.355156430516328332Fireworks0001026611Other plastic waste1,9577.2Mangilao15912-------
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Foam dock pieces9618152155Toys1025936461221228Other waste (metal, paper, etc.)1,9247.1Marbo--501,05018----
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Appliances (refrigerators, washers, etc.)38659491630Plastic & Foam Pieces2,1737,9552,0901,7543,4733,3723,2965,650Cigarette butts1,7026.3Marine Lab--501,00041200-400-
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Table 1-02 . Monthly Rainfall, Guam: Calendar years 2020 to 2024Construction materials1,747901764001061,033Glass Pieces0001,5530683156735Bottle caps (plastic)1,4735.4Matapang Beach---------Table 1-10 . Guam Recycling and Disposal Data (In Tons): Calendar Years 2019 to 2024
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[Inches]6-Pack holders854181993519Other Waste (Metal, Paper, etc.)986000221000Oka Point-----1,900---Description202420232022202120202019
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Characteristic20242023202220212020 RFoam packaging2053054263492233992022Okkodo Pipeline--4008,200205--1,000-Guam Recycling Rate34.7260.138.229.2126.431.42
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Total Rainfall100.35140.0190.0799.8989.12Other plastic bottles (oil, bleach, etc.)3007610441947101 Ocean/Waterway Activities6694371912196145504111,179Total21,927100Francisco Perez Beach (Pago Bay)--631,000105285-868-
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January2.3814.025.844.112.99Strapping bands272431184938574Bait Containers/Other Plastic/Foam Packaging1150059323197146645Beverage Cans6,08727.8Pago Bay II - Ensa Beach--1504,500138--1,410-Material Recycled
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February1.885.691.281.013.79Balloons2863902728215Fishing Buoys, Pots & Traps00013021329Cigarette Butts3,09714.1Paseo--601,800670--3,000-All Paper7,748.656,660.199,245.009,486.349,861.80
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March1.625.452.282.71.33Clothing2966714893137Crab/Lobster/Fish Traps00000000Beverage Bottles (Plastic)2,75512.6Pauliluc Bay, Nomna (Inarajan)---------Cardboard7,794.187,483.776,445.199,245.009,230.739,667.80
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April7.175.014.743.022.47E-cigarettes338-1426Crates00000000Beverage Bottles (Glass)2,1029.6Piti1,36239-------Mixed Paper264.88215-255.61194
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May3.8231.152.357.148.16Electronic waste (phones, batteries)91141103311Fishing Gear (Clean Swell)914889490157258Plastic/Foam Pieces2,0379.3Piti Santos Memorial Park--501,50047100-495-
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June894.885.083.4Footwear (shoes/slippers)1767-2551711Fishing Lines (1 yard/meter = 1 piece)000150241038Food Wrappers (Candy, Chips, Etc.)1,4716.7Rizal Beach---------
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July7.518.6913.718.768.26Paper bags105432208442337Fishing Lures/Light Sticks00000000Bottle Caps (Plastic)1,4156.5Santa Rita29816-------All Metal22,529.3830,168.9622,829.2921,091.7913,275.3316,191.21
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August14.8419.479.1515.4412.68Tobacco products (lighters, cigar tips, wrap)162146163283141478Fishing Nets & Pieces000250293524Other Plastic Waste1,0184.6Sirena & Scout Beach--551,800100Mixed Metals1,868.572,055.571,256.262,185.92872.8729.92
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September24.3812.4613.7411.6110.96Toys178732892316Light Bulbs/Tubes00000000Other Waste (Metal, Paper, Etc.)9864.5Tagachang--1003,000130--1,500-Aluminum1,235.591,572.86903.691,068.12552.011,125.72
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October18.0917.417.1226.6816.75Other plastic waste1,3852211,957223170Other Plastic Bottles (oil, bleach, etc.)10900175610340225Bottle Caps (Metal)9594.4Talofofo50668-------Ferrous (Steel)17,716.3224,759.7819,141.9716,330.1811,167.2913,777.49
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November5.966.185.669.8710.31Other waste (metal, paper, etc.)1,043238-1,924364444Rope (1 yard/meter = 1 piece)000230403848Tamuning997165-------Other Non-Ferrous1,708.901,780.751,527.371,507.57683.23558.08
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December4.75.499.324.478.02Condoms8181641010158Strapping Bands22528910218105121671122021Tanguisson--6258,5004443,630-3,378-
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Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service
Cotton bud sticks (swabs)249-913-Lines, nets, traps, ropes, etc.211000130000Total17,743100Tarague/Pati Point--551,80010028-500-Plastics----164
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R = revisedDiapers821271937087Plastic Pieces7,95544.8Turtle Cove--1955,85081520---
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Gloves & masks (PPE)195108-1455460 Smoking - Related Activities3,395397471,7843,9105,1904,5208,290Bottle Caps (Plastic)6,12334.5Umatac Bay--341,00070--100-Batteries1,747.361609.27784.751,096.14399.49807.58
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Syringes710181114Cigarettes/Cigarette Filters/Cigarette Butts3,0975221,5793,7064,4223,9927,712Grocery Bags (Plastic)9435.3War in the Pacific Park--2206,600357----
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Tampons & applicators1572330766Tobacco Products (Lighters, Cigar Tips, Wrap)1720026184218196238Beverage Sachets/ Pouches7254.1Yigo95921-------Electronics356.59---16.371
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Plastic/foam pieces2,5461,7292,3323,8371,8543,620E-Cigarettes540000161330Food Wrappers (candy, chips, etc.)5253Yona70531-------
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Plastic film pieces (macro)------Tobacco Packaging/Wrappers0013014161149Other Packaging (Clean Swell)3662.1Ypao---------Mulched and Composted wood and Green Waste146,762.8029,411.7810,140.398,131.1811,941.89
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Plastic foam pieces (macro)------Other Packaging (Clean Swell)50366221668120178191Lids (Plastic)3141.8Delta/Echo--------Composting93.68-5.99
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Plastic fragments (macro)------Other Tobacco (Packaging, lighter, etc.)22263012128600Stapping Bands2891.6
Source: Guam Coastal Management Program, Bureau of Statistics and Plans
Mulch Green Materials12,29496,771.807,166.321,977.073,429.207,800.50
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Plastic pellets (micro)------Beverage Bottles (Plastic)2661.5Est = EstimatedMulched Wood21,44249,991.0022,239.478,163.324,701.984,141.39
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Plastic film pieces (micro)------ Dumping Activities3652483031,2994288931,713627Other Trash (Clean Swell)2371.3Lbs = pounds
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Plastic foam pieces (micro)------Appliances (Refigerators, Washers, etc.)11003179851Symbol "-" indicates not reportedTotal Recycled and Composted33,829.68146,763.00-41,574.32-11,941.89
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Plastic fragments (micro)------Electronic Waste (Phones, Batteries)69000200002020
Note: The 2020 & 2021 Guam Coastal Cleanup did not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Plastic other (micro)------Building/Construction Materials19410654124144170268Total4,454100
The number of bags in 2016, 2017 and 2018 not available.
Material Disposed122,899.72162,722100,147.7990,593.9588,058.68
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Source: The Ocean ConservancyCar/Car Parts0000000Plastic Pieces2,09046.9
The number of volunteers in 2017 and 2018 not available.
Wood Waste Hardfilled-66,920---
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CNMI = Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
55-Gallon Drums0000000Bottle Caps (Plastic)1,43032.1Green Waste Hardfilled----
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Tires3010413181532Other Trash (Clean Swell)2976.7Municipal Solid Waste Landfilled124,045.73122,899.7295,801.58100,147.7990,593.9588,048.25
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Other Trash (Clean Swell)612372971,2382547221,520276Beverage Bottles (Plastic)1343Municipal Solid Waste Incinerated--10.43
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Beverage Cans1222.7
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Medical/Personal Hygiene1481692611411789109145Stapping Bands1022.3Total Disposed (Landfilled, Hardfilled & Incinerated)122,899.72-163,766.79-89,369.28
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Condoms100074011116Food Wrappers (candy, chips, etc.)1012.3
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Diapers66001237235741Fishing Gear (Clean Swell)892Total Materials Generated----128,406.76
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Syringes80013003Beverage Sachets/ Pouches471.1Source: Guam Environmental Protection Agency
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Tampons/Tampon Applicators110015314122Grocery Bags (Plastic)420.9
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Cotton Bud Sticks (swabs)31000000Source: The Ocean Conservancy
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Personal Hygiene (Clean Swell)2216926796515063
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Source: The Ocean Conservancy
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CNMI = Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
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* = No data provided due to COVID 19.
Table 1-06 . Guam International Coastal Cleanup by Area, Guam: Calendar Years 2024
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CY 2024
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Guam Coastal Est. Debris
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AreasBagsin Lbs.Volunteers
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Total2310,2861,129
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Adacao, Guam-718
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Andersen AFB, Guam-51812
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Apotgan, 96913, Guam1489
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Apra Harbor, Guam-1,13240
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Asan, Guam-536104
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Barrigada Heights, Guam-11
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Chalan Pago, Guam534446
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Dededo, Guam-104
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Finegayan Station, Guam-3,41319
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Hågat, Guam-1,08266
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Hagåtña, Guam-192288
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Ipan, Guam-11615
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Liguan, Guam-452
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Machananao East, Guam-14
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Macheche, Guam-01
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Malesso', Guam-247
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Malojloj, Guam-107
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Mangilao, Guam78228
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Mogfog, Guam2231
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Naval Hospital, 96910, Guam-01
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North Gayinero, Guam-11
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Oka, 96913, Guam1122
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Piti, Guam-37219
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Sånta Rita-Sumai, Guam-443
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South Gayinero, Guam-236
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Tamuning, 96913, Guam-3228