Minimizing the Impacts of Coastal Flooding Helps City Prepare for Sea Level Rise
Several times per year, seawater floods some of the streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Taking steps to deal with this "nuisance" flooding can help the city prepare for sea level rise.
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Adapted from NOAA Digital Coast, "Today's Flood is Tomorrow's High Tide."
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23 April 2024 - 9:53am
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