Is New Orleans Sinking?

Scientists say the Big Easy is sinking and could be underwater in 50 years.

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September 5, 2000, 7:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Built on the soft Mississippi silt, 70 percent of New Orleans is already below sea level."Every 15 minutes, an area the size of a football field sinks underwater. That means every year, 25 square miles of land is lost."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Is New Orleans Sinking?

Wednesday, August 30, 2000 in National Geographic

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