00:00Rising seas could reshape parts of America's east coast by 2050.
00:04Scientists project ocean levels could rise 10 to 14 inches.
00:08That could expose hundreds of square miles to high-tide flooding.
00:11A study examined 11 Atlantic coast cities across the U.S.,
00:15and Miami faces the largest projected increase in exposed land.
00:19Miami could have 217 square miles exposed by 2050.
00:23That's up from about 79 square miles in 2020.
00:27Savannah ranks second.
00:28With nearly 180 square miles exposed,
00:31Jacksonville comes next, reaching about 105 square miles.
00:35Charleston could see nearly 100 square miles affected.
00:38Virginia Beach is projected to reach about 71 square miles.
00:42Atlantic City could see more than 50 square miles exposed.
00:46New York City and Wilmington also face significant increases.
00:50The projections highlight growing flood risks along the east coast.
00:53Disclosure.
00:54This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
00:57using AI assisted tools.
