14 U.S. Cities That Could Disappear Over The Next Century, Thanks To Global Warming [View all]

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/26/global-warming-flooding_n_3799019.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

There is really no way around it: Thanks to climate change, sea levels are rising. A huge question on the minds of many is, what does this mean for America? Will sea walls and city planning protect major metropolises, or are we bound to lose some national gems? Unfortunately, the latter is a significant possibility. Read on for 14 U.S. cities that could be devastated over the next century due to rising tides.

1. Miami, Fla.

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3. Boston, Mass.

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If Hurricane Sandy struck Boston during high tide, 6.6 percent of the city would have been flooded. Water would have reached the steps of City Hall, according to a piece in The Atlantic. Within 100 years, that could become the new normal, twice a day. Goodbye Boston, even the Yankee fans will miss you.

4. New York City, N.Y.

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Probably one of the least surprising entry on this list, Hurricane Sandy gave New Yorkers just a taste of what might happen to their city over the next hundred years. According to new data released in June, sea level could rise by 4-8 inches in New York over just the next TEN years. A terrifying interactive from the New York Times shows that a five-foot rise in sea level would submerge La Guardia airport, many of the barrier islands, and a significant portion of Manhattan.

Others include Fort Liquordale, Honolulu, NOLA, Sacramento (!), San Diego, LA, Charleston SC, Virginia Beach, Seattle and Savannah.