Sea Level Rise Projection for 2100: Florida
Abstract
Since 1900, global sea levels have risen between roughly 13 and 20 centimeters, and most research suggests that sea levels will continue to rise, but for how long and at rate is unknown. As a result, many sea level rise projections have been constructed both on local and global scales in order to provide insight into what might occur in the coming decades and centuries. This particular projection takes a more elementary approach without the involvement of a computer-based model and considers the historical contribution of primary sea level rise factors on the state of Florida in the year 2100, and provides three unique scenarios: “Best-Case” (1 m), “Median-Case” (3 m), and “Worst-Case” (5 m). In each of the three cases, the entirety of the Florida coastline will likely flood and face further consequences from tropical storm surges. The effects of the “Median-Case” and “Worst-Case” scenarios will obviously cause more damage as water penetrates further inland, especially in the southern third of the state and the portion of the Intracoastal Waterway located in Florida.
Collections
Related items
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
-
Potential Responses of Caribbean Mangroves to Sea Level Rise
Budny, Michelle (2011-04-07)Mangroves are woody plants that create a transitional environment between land and sea in the tropics. These plants are adapted to frequent inundation in waterlogged soils through specialized root morphology; however, sea ... -
A Relationship Between Cyclic Water Level Rising in Lake Michigan and the El Nino/Southern Oscillation
Shaffer, Jennifer (1998)Previous studies indicate the large bodies of water such as Lake Michigan have the potential to reflect climate changes such as those created by the El Nino- Southern Oscillation phenomenon. One such climate indicator ... -
A Study of College Freshman Students in Upper Level Japanese Courses: Their Challenges and Adjustments
Izumi, Asako (2015-05)The vulnerability in adjusting from high school to college has been evident for some time. However, the transition for freshman students placed into second or third year level courses has not been a focal point for ...