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Originally posted by johnco
does anyone realize that when New Orleans was founded, it wasn't below sea level? it was built on high ground. New Orleans has been there for almost 300 years and has sunk 3ft a century due to subsidence? That they have lost millions of acres of marshes that would have helped protect it from hurricanes? The surrounding towns were not built until the 20th century. levees that help protect it also contribute to the loss of marshes and wetlands.
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Sounds like it is time to get the f... out then.
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