Figure 5. Conditions after a simulated 2-ft static rise in sea level. The low marsh (MHW) continues to overtake the high marsh areas, which is beginning to pinch out along steeper topography. Open water is now 19% of the study area, while low marsh comprises over 33%. Uplands have decreased to about 39% of the study area.

Higher resolution PDF image of Figure 5.

OW = open water
MHW = mean high water
HAT = highest annual tide

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Last updated on April 21, 2006

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