The US is a coastal nation with over 12,000 miles of coastline.

FloridaWith 53% of all Americans living in and around coastal cities and towns, it is important to understand the impact of climate-induced sea level rise on our nation. Previous studies have focused on a six-meter rise. The following study takes a more conservative approach, beginning with a sea level rise of just one meter.

An example of recent storm surge.

 

What can happen to your vicinity as the ice caps and glaciers melt?

http://www.architecture2030.org/current_situation/coastal_impact.html

 

Ian McHarg

coastal natural areas

assessing coastal values, a table

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