Figure 6. Conditions after a simulated 3-ft static rise in sea level. Overall, low marsh (OW-MHW) has grown over 150% from existing conditions, while the area of high marsh has decreased by 67%. Open water has grown by about 54% from existing conditions, and uplands have lost 25% of their existing conditions area.

Higher resolution PDF image of Figure 6.

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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