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Florida map shows cities where sea level rise is accelerating
Pensacola faced the highest sea level rise, at a rate of 3.709 millimeters a year. Fort Myers and St Petersburg, both along the Gulf Coast, were not much better, seeing rises of 3.706 millimeters.
Check out the map here. “Florida is among the most exposed states in the country to sea level rise and coastal storms,” the Florida Climate Center said.
Map Shows 2050 South Florida Sea Level Rise, Flood Risks South Florida’s future looks soggy as rising sea levels threaten Vizcaya, Belle Meade, and FIU Biscayne Bay by 2050.
The sea level along the U.S. coastline is projected to rise, on average, by around 10 to 12 inches by 2050, according to projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Some of South Florida’s most coveted neighborhoods also are some of the most vulnerable to sea-level rise, according to nonprofit ClimateCentral.org. And now you can find exactly where they are.
Sea levels are expected to rise another 2 feet by 2060. But Miami, which only sits roughly 3 feet above sea level, could potentially reach it sooner.
“There’s some uncertainty around the future of the National Flood Insurance Program,” Weiss said. Weiss said FEMA’s maps also don’t account for future sea level rise like the city’s ...
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