In the South, Sea Level Rise Accelerates at Some of the Most Extreme Rates on Earth
The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures like the Resilient Florida program.
By Amy Green
![Steve Salem is a 50-year boat captain who lives on a tributary of the St. Johns River. The rising tides in Jacksonville are testing his intuition. Credit: Amy Green/Inside Climate News](jpg/jacksonville-sea-level-rise_1407_credit-amy-green-900x600.jpg)