Sea-Level Rise Projection (IMAGE)

Rutgers University

Sea-Level Rise Projection

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Parts of New Jersey and New York with 8 feet of sea-level rise. An almost 8-foot rise is possible by 2100 under a worst-case scenario, according to projections. The light-blue areas show the extent of permanent flooding. The bright green areas are low-lying.

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NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer

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