Study reveals uneven land sinking across New Orleans, raising flood-risk concerns

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Parts of New Orleans and its surrounding wetlands are gradually sinking, and while most of the city remains stable, a new study from Tulane University researchers suggests that sections of the region’s $15 billion post-Katrina flood protection system may need regular upgrades to outpace long-term land …

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