What was, what will be
Posted by G.A. Matiasz on June 14, 2007
The above map is of the San Francisco peninsula in the 19th century, showing the creeks and original shoreline, before all the development and landfill.
Below are a couple of maps of the San Francisco Bay Area’s future, if sea levels continue to rise as predicted.
(Sources: 19th Century Map, Sea-level maps)
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Eurico said
Of course it’s unthinkable. Before this happens I’m sure the people will pressure the government to build a dyke below the Golden Gate Bridge, with a dam ship to maintain the naval traffic. This dyke will cost less than if all that bay area is lost. We need to learn with the dutch people how to live below the sea level.
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