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News Release 12-051
Global Sea Level Likely to Rise as Much as 70 Feet in Future Generations
Scientists looked back in time--in the geologic record--to see the future
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Earth with a sea level rise of six meters. Imagine a possible future rise of 70 feet.
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How far will future sea level rise? New projections say 70 feet and counting.
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Wetlands along U.S. coastlines and around the world are at risk from sea level rise.
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As sea level rises, the coast of Louisiana begins to go underwater.
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Florida flooded: what the state may look like in decades to come.
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Virginia Beach and other cities and towns built largely on barrier islands may be swamped.
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