New data from experts shows parts of New York State may be underwater sooner than expected.
The Sea Level Rise Viewer from the NOAA Office for Coastal Management indicates that land in New York may soon be underwater due to rising sea levels.
Rising Sea Levels May Sink New York State
The Sea Level Rise Viewer predicts how rising sea levels will impact communities near water. It’s forecast that parts of New York City, Long Island, and even the Hudson Valley and Capital Region may be submerged underwater in the distant future.
The tool extends to the year 2100. It reveals best-case and worst-case scenarios, based on how the sea level rises. The best-case scenario for sea level rise by 2100 is about 2.5 feet, while the worst case is nearly 7 feet, according to the tool…