Sea level rise could lead to flooding of low-lying property, loss of coastal wetlands, erosion of beaches, saltwater contamination of drinking water, and decreased longevity of low-lying roads, causeways, and bridges. In addition, sea level rise could increase the vulnerability of coastal areas to storms and associated flooding.
The 1,000-mile tidally influenced shorelines of the Hawaiian would be distroyed.
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At Honolulu, Nawiliwili, and Hilo, sea level already is rising by 6-14 inches per century, and it is likely to rise another 17-25 inches by 2100. Possible responses to sea level rise include building walls to hold back the sea, allowing the sea to advance and adapting to it, and raising the land (e.g., by replenishing beach sand, elevating houses and infrastructure).
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