Dramatic Rise in Sea Levels Along Florida Coast

The Washington Post article titled "Rising sea levels pose an increasing threat to U.S. coastlines, study finds" reports on a study that highlights the increasing threat of rising sea levels to the US coastlines. The study, conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), found that sea levels along the US coast have risen by an average of 2.8 millimeters per year over the past few decades, which is significantly higher than the global average of 1.3 millimeters per year.

The article notes that the rising sea levels are caused by a combination of factors, including melting glaciers and ice sheets, as well as thermal expansion of ocean water due to global warming. The study also highlights the uneven distribution of sea level rise across the US coast, with some areas experiencing much higher rates of sea level rise than others.

The article goes on to discuss the potential impact of rising sea levels on coastal communities, including increased flooding, erosion, and damage to infrastructure. The article notes that coastal communities are already taking steps to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels, including building seawalls and elevating homes and buildings. However, the article also points out that these efforts can be expensive and may not be enough to fully protect coastal communities from the impacts of sea level rise.