Sea level rise is accelerating in Florida, scientists warn – Gatehouse Projects Rising Seas
Article Synopsis – A recent study found just three feet of sea level rise could force at least 1.2 million Floridians to abandon low-lying communities and migrate to higher ground. NOAA scientists found sea levels are rising along parts of the Florida coast by more than a third of an inch every year. Mid-range projections by NOAA scientists — not the worst-case scenario — put the seas around Florida up to 17 inches higher by 2030. With just a 9-inch rise in sea level, NOAA advisories for coastal flooding capable of causing “significant risks to life and property” could occur 25 times more often. To read the actual article click here.