Sinking of the levees

Date Range

April 11, 2019 – November 15, 2020

Title

Sinking of the levees

What occurred

Due to soil erosion and rising sea levels the improved barriers that had been placed around New Orleans will no longer be up to par. As sea levels rise, not only will many of the marshlands be effected but the barrier islands that have been acting as protection as stated by the article.

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana levee system

Image Citation

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/after-a-14-billion-upgrade-new-orleans-levees-are-sinking/

Student name(s)

Cordell Owsley