Sinking of the levees
Date Range
April 11, 2019 – November 15, 2020
Title
Sinking of the levees
What occurred
Due to soil erosion and rising sea levels the improved barriers that had been placed around New Orleans will no longer be up to par. As sea levels rise, not only will many of the marshlands be effected but the barrier islands that have been acting as protection as stated by the article.
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana levee system
Image Citation
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/after-a-14-billion-upgrade-new-orleans-levees-are-sinking/
Student name(s)
Cordell Owsley
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