waps is talking about how the 216' rise would play out in real life, while you and National Geographic are assuming an instantaneous 216' rise as a visualizatio

waps is talking about how the 216' rise would play out in real life, while you and National Geographic are assuming an instantaneous 216' rise as a visualization tool. I don't see why his reading the text should be questioned as a result of his raising an relevant and related consideration.