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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 lev
by 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 agoBetween 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 agoIt's hard to beat 70/50°F in the middle of winter. And no wildfires! (Disclaimer: occasionally too much water and wind)
- seanmcdirmid 5y agoFlorida definitely has wildfires. I’ve driven through a few going through the middle of Florida.