mamooth
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Because the height of the land is higher than the sea level rise. However, sea level rise is attacking the fort. Waves that used to crash against rocks now crash against the stonework.Why is Fort Sumter not under water?
Fort Sumter contends with sea-level rise and extreme storms » Yale Climate Connections
The fort was heavily bombarded during the Civil War - and now it faces new threats.
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Abandoned as a port because it silted up. That is, the land rose.Oh look, the ancient port of Caesarea built over 2,000 years ago!
Pharos? The original breakwalls are under 1.5 meters of water. Because ... sea level rise.