'Sea level rises will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years,' says NOAA.
A map by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals the areas of the U.S. that are most at risk from flooding and tsunamis as the sea level continues to rise.As climate change increases air and ocean temperatures worldwide, the oceans are creeping ever higher, because of the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers.The sea level along the U.S.
Between Houston and New Orleans, the map shows that the coast is largely at risk of high tide flooding, sea level rise of up to 3 feet, and storm surges from hurricanes.FloridaThe West, South, and Northeastern coasts of Florida are also shown to have large areas of red, with yellow areas stretching inland. The southernmost tip of Florida and the Keys are especially drenched in red, with numerous flood hazards present, including a sea level rise of up to 3 feet and hurricane storm surges.
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