King Tides Give Us A Glimpse Of The Pacific Northwest’s Watery Future

In the winter, king tides give us a glimpse of the future: the homes and infrastructure likely to get flooded during the next few decades.

Tom and Marie Cawrse live on the far east side of Port Townsend, on the northeast point of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, right on the beach.

Since their house was built three decades ago, ice caps have been melting and the ocean’s been expanding as it warms up.

Source: King Tides Give Us A Glimpse Of The Pacific Northwest’s Watery Future . News | OPB

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