Odds of storm waters overflowing Manhattan seawall up 20-fold
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 30, 2014 - Maximum water levels in New York harbor during major storms have risen by nearly two and a half feet since the mid-1800s, making the chances of water overtopping the Manhattan seawall now at least 20 times greater than they were 170 years ago, according to a new study. Whereas sea-level rise, which is occurring globally, has raised water levels along New York harbor by nearly a foot and a ... more
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