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New York Is Building a Wall to Hold Back the Ocean

Provided by: Vox |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This video is a collaboration between Vox and Curbed that discusses infrastructure adaptations taking place in some coastal areas that attempt to address sea level rise and coastal erosion from storms and strong waves. 
  • The video highlights Staten Island, which has received funding to build a sea wall to prevent coastal erosion along a portion of its shore.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: Vox
Region: New York City
Languages: English

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