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> South Florida is questionable from a water perspective Are you referring to fresh water? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floridan_aquifer https://en.wikipedia

• ethbr0 5y ago
  The problem for Miami, as I understand it, is that the permeability and depth of the upper aquifer is pretty delicately balanced with sea level. Higher sea level (even a smidge) results in increased saltwater infiltration into the freshwater aquifers they're drawing from. Which is a problem when you're Miami-sized and growing population. I think Tampa / Orlando, and certainly Jacksonville and Pensacola, have more favorable geology and surface water.
  • autoexec 5y ago
    Between sea level rise and worsening storms I think I'd put off making long term investments in a most coastal areas, but presumably folks retiring won't live long enough to see the worst of what's coming. I'll bet Florida will remain a great place to die for a while still.
    • ethbr0 5y ago
      It's hard to beat 70/50°F in the middle of winter. And no wildfires! (Disclaimer: occasionally too much water and wind)
      • seanmcdirmid 5y ago
        Florida definitely has wildfires. I’ve driven through a few going through the middle of Florida.