A new map shows how parts of Louisiana could be swallowed up by the sea if ocean levels rise, amid warnings from experts that coastal states are likely to be among those worst-hit by climate change.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has created an interactive map showing how the country's coastline could change under various sea level rises.
looks at present, with current sea heights set at the Mean Higher High Water level, which is the average level of the highest tide each day observed over a 19-year period.But the map's tools also show how Louisiana would look if sea levels were to change.For example, the map below shows how the state would fare if sea levels rise by 6 feet. Areas of new ocean are denoted in light blue and show how the coastline would be eroded significantly.
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