3. Houston, Texas
Another city facing the risk of going underwater by 2100 is Houston, Texas. Similar to New Orleans, Houston is sinking at a rate of 2 inches per year. This sinking is primarily attributed to excessive groundwater pumping, which alters the volume and pressure beneath the city, leading to subsidence.
Experts say that if the situation isn’t quickly addressed, it can become similar to what Hurricane Harvey brought to people. During that time, over 130,000 homes were damaged, and approximately 30,000 citizens were displaced.
Houston isn’t a coastal city, so it’s not likely to be destroyed by sea levels. But the danger isn’t over yet, because a low evaluation and sinking terrain, combined with hurricanes and a spike in storms, could cause parts of the city to sink in the future.
Keep reading to discover other coastal cities that are more likely to be underwater by 2100!
