Projections show that rising sea levels could encroach on several areas of the state.
An interactive map shows how Connecticut may be affected by sea level rise as climate change worsens.The projections by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are incorporated in a national map showing that rising sea levels could encroach on several areas of the state. The map allows the viewer to see how different parts of the U.S., as well as individual states, may be affected if sea levels rise by different amounts up to 10 feet.
A report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the United States is expected to experience as much sea level rise in the next 30 years as it did over the entire past century. This projection indicates that Connecticut's shoreline could see an additional 8 to 10 inches of sea level rise by 2050, with the worst-case scenario predicting up to 15 inches.High-tide flooding is already a concern in coastal Connecticut cities like New London and Bridgeport.
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