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Globe Staff

June 25, 2012

Sea level trend in Boston

SOURCE: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Sea level change 1970-2009, millimeter per year

SOURCE: Nature Climate Change

Potential flooding in Boston

Potential flooding in Boston with...
Sea level rise of 2.5 feet
Sea level rise of 5 feet
During a significant storm (5 feet surge) when sea levels rise 2.5 feet

SOURCE: Dr. Ellen M. Douglas, UMass Boston

David Abel, Daigo Fujiwara/Globe Staff

Metro

Rising sea level a threat in East, study says

Boston could feel especially strong impact

Sea level trend in Boston

Sea level change 1970-2009, millimeter per year

Potential flooding in Boston