Thames Land Subsidence Greatly Enlarges Sea Flooding Areas?
San Francisco Subsidence Study Suggests We Are Grossly Underestimating the Risk to Thames
A new US study says when land subsidence is considered areas at risk of sea flooding could be twice what had been estimated from sea level rise only. Some San Francisco suburbs are sinking at 10mm per year because they are built on natural mud deposits or are landfill sites that are still compacting. On Thames’ foreshore we have closely matching mud deposits, landfill conditions and even higher rates of subsidence. So, it is highly likely we are grossly underestimating the risk of coastal flooding to our township.
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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