Disappearing cities on US coasts - Nature
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High-resolution vertical land motion and elevation datasets combined with projections of sea-level rise of 32 major US coastal cities shows that a considerable amount of land area, population, and properties are threatened by relative sea-level rise by 2050.
  • FnordPrefect [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    8 months ago

    The sea level along the US coastlines is projected to rise by 0.25–0.3 m by 2050, increasing the probability of more destructive flooding and inundation in major cities

    Oh, but that’s 26 years away! We’ll probably have that bridge finished and be ready to tackle the next project by then amerikkka-clap

  • badbrainstorm @lemmy.todayEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Am I bad for wanting to see Beverly Hills under water? Century City rising from the ocean as the new western sunset. I wanna open a scuba diving club to search the ruins and mansions for treasure

    • stewie3128@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      According to the article, that’s unlikely. You’ll be diving in NOLA for sure though.