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Rising Sea Levels Threaten US Cities
The chapter focuses on a study from Virginia Tech revealing the risks of rising sea levels to 32 US cities, with major urban areas like New York, Miami, and San Francisco facing potential damages exceeding 107 billion by 2050. It discusses the sinking of land in coastal cities, the need for protective measures, and the economic and human impacts of future flooding.