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Sea-level rise threatens Vancouver Island communities (www.pqbnews.com)

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Sea levels are projected to rise by half a metre by 2050, increasing both the frequency and severity of flooding. By century’s end, the ocean could rise as much as 1.3 metres — enough to submerge entire neighbourhoods.

Other high-risk communities include Courtenay, Campbell River, Parksville, Sidney, Qualicum Beach, North Saanich, and Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

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[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I often visit Cadboro bay in VIctoria... mostly because I want to remember what it was like before it becomes uninhabitable in ~50 years.