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  2. Where sinking cities are pushing sea level rise into overdrive

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    As oceans rise and the coasts sink, up to 343,000 acres of land will be exposed to destructive flooding by 2050, from hazards such as hurricanes, coastal storms and shoreline erosion, according to ...

  3. Climate change in New York City - Wikipedia

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    Flooding, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel during Hurricane Sandy. Flooding was the second highest cause of weather related fatalities in the United States in 2018. [12] The projected 11-21 inches of sea level rise in New York City by 2050 [13] and 4.17–9 feet by 2100 [14] will compound the impacts of coastal flooding.

  4. Coastal flooding - Wikipedia

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    Coastal flooding during Hurricane Lili in 2002 on Louisiana Highway 1 (United States). Coastal flooding occurs when dry and low-lying land is submerged by seawater. [1] The range of a coastal flooding is a result of the elevation of floodwater that penetrates the inland which is controlled by the topography of the coastal land exposed to flooding.

  5. Sinking cities - Wikipedia

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    Drivers, processes, and impacts of sinking cities [1]. Sinking cities are urban environments that are in danger of disappearing due to their rapidly changing landscapes.The largest contributors to these cities becoming unlivable are the combined effects of climate change (manifested through sea level rise, intensifying storms, and storm surge), land subsidence, and accelerated urbanization. [2]

  6. Living on the edge: How coastal realtors are adapting ... - AOL

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    Maine coastal real estate has long been about conveying the magic of living by the ocean. Now, it's about flood zone maps, sea level rise and insurance availability.

  7. Seas could rise up to a foot by 2050, posing 'a clear and ...

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    A new federal report says climate change means rising flood dangers for millions of coastal residents, and even many living inland. Seas could rise up to a foot by 2050, posing 'a clear and ...

  8. 100-year flood - Wikipedia

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    A 100-year flood is a flood event that has on average a 1 in 100 chance (1% probability) of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. [1] A 100-year flood is also referred to as a 1% flood. [2] For coastal or lake flooding, a 100-year flood is generally expressed as a flood elevation or depth, and may include wave effects. For river systems ...

  9. Cities face dramatic rise in heat, flood risks by 2050 ... - AOL

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    In just 30 years, cities around the world will face dramatically higher risks from extreme heat, coastal flooding, blackouts and food and water shortages. Cities face dramatic rise in heat, flood ...

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