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Northwest Cities at Risk to Sea-Level Rise
Highly populated coastal areas throughout Puget Sound, Washington, are vulnerable to sea-level rise. The maps show regions of Olympia and Harbor Island (both located in Puget Sound) that are likely to be lost to sea-level rise by the end of this century based on moderate and high estimates. Image Reference: Petersen1
References
- 1. [499] Petersen, A.. Anticipating Sea Level Rise Response in Puget Sound In School of Marine Affairs. Vol. Master of Marine Affairs. Seattle Washington: University of Washington, Seattle, 2007.
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