Underwater homes
Sep 14th 2006, 9:48 am
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Underwater homes
Maybe this is a bit too much research but given all this talk about global warming and sea-level rises (20 feet very quickly if Al Gore is to be believed), I thought I'd see how that might affect where I'd choose to live.
I found this site. You can project up to a 14m sea level rise for any mapped location in the world.
I took a look at Melbourne's east coast, as that was on my list but between Parkdale and Frankston looks like it might get a bit damp, especially around Carrum Downs. Mind you, London (where I am now) doesn't look so great either.
This map also gives an indication of storm surge or flooding risk too as the bits that go underwater first are the bits more at risk, even now.
But hey, we might actually get a climate flip, resulting in new ice age and so sea levels will actually drop.
I found this site. You can project up to a 14m sea level rise for any mapped location in the world.
I took a look at Melbourne's east coast, as that was on my list but between Parkdale and Frankston looks like it might get a bit damp, especially around Carrum Downs. Mind you, London (where I am now) doesn't look so great either.
This map also gives an indication of storm surge or flooding risk too as the bits that go underwater first are the bits more at risk, even now.
But hey, we might actually get a climate flip, resulting in new ice age and so sea levels will actually drop.
Sep 14th 2006, 10:05 am
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Re: Underwater homes
cool website!
Sep 14th 2006, 10:59 am
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Re: Underwater homes
..just another reason to move to canberra. 
Sep 14th 2006, 11:02 am
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Re: Underwater homes
Originally Posted by fnord
Maybe this is a bit too much research but given all this talk about global warming and sea-level rises (20 feet very quickly if Al Gore is to be believed), I thought I'd see how that might affect where I'd choose to live.
I found this site. You can project up to a 14m sea level rise for any mapped location in the world.
I took a look at Melbourne's east coast, as that was on my list but between Parkdale and Frankston looks like it might get a bit damp, especially around Carrum Downs. Mind you, London (where I am now) doesn't look so great either.
This map also gives an indication of storm surge or flooding risk too as the bits that go underwater first are the bits more at risk, even now.
But hey, we might actually get a climate flip, resulting in new ice age and so sea levels will actually drop.
I found this site. You can project up to a 14m sea level rise for any mapped location in the world.
I took a look at Melbourne's east coast, as that was on my list but between Parkdale and Frankston looks like it might get a bit damp, especially around Carrum Downs. Mind you, London (where I am now) doesn't look so great either.
This map also gives an indication of storm surge or flooding risk too as the bits that go underwater first are the bits more at risk, even now.
But hey, we might actually get a climate flip, resulting in new ice age and so sea levels will actually drop.
This is something very close to my heart however but unfortunately that link doesn't seem to work. When I was looking at relocating within the UK I practically lived on the environment agency website, much like I'm living on realestate.com at the moment. This is an important consideration when investing a large sum of money. Imagine buying the house of your dreams and a year down the line it's either uninsurable/unsellable/underwater.
OK if you've got gills I suppose
Can you have a look at that link for me?
Cheers
Andy
Sep 14th 2006, 11:07 am
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Re: Underwater homes
Originally Posted by andicee
Can you have a look at that link for me?
Try copying the URL:
http://flood.firetree.net/
Sep 14th 2006, 11:20 am
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Re: Underwater homes
Originally Posted by fnord
Maybe this is a bit too much research but given all this talk about global warming and sea-level rises (20 feet very quickly if Al Gore is to be believed), I thought I'd see how that might affect where I'd choose to live.
I found this site. You can project up to a 14m sea level rise for any mapped location in the world.
I took a look at Melbourne's east coast, as that was on my list but between Parkdale and Frankston looks like it might get a bit damp, especially around Carrum Downs. Mind you, London (where I am now) doesn't look so great either.
This map also gives an indication of storm surge or flooding risk too as the bits that go underwater first are the bits more at risk, even now.
But hey, we might actually get a climate flip, resulting in new ice age and so sea levels will actually drop.
I found this site. You can project up to a 14m sea level rise for any mapped location in the world.
I took a look at Melbourne's east coast, as that was on my list but between Parkdale and Frankston looks like it might get a bit damp, especially around Carrum Downs. Mind you, London (where I am now) doesn't look so great either.
This map also gives an indication of storm surge or flooding risk too as the bits that go underwater first are the bits more at risk, even now.
But hey, we might actually get a climate flip, resulting in new ice age and so sea levels will actually drop.
My property value will go dramatically when it becomes waterfront.
WW
Sep 14th 2006, 11:42 am
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Re: Underwater homes
If my house ever floods then we are all in trouble 
Sep 14th 2006, 11:52 am
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Re: Underwater homes
Originally Posted by Grayling
If my house ever floods then we are all in trouble
We may have to call you Noah
Sep 14th 2006, 5:43 pm
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Re: Underwater homes
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
Excellent news.
My property value will go dramatically when it becomes waterfront.
WW
My property value will go dramatically when it becomes waterfront.
WW
BTW, see how many replies you DIDN'T get? Ostriches the lot of 'em!
Sep 14th 2006, 5:53 pm
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Re: Underwater homes
anyone know if noah and his ark will be passing via the north sea just incase it happens quickly cos i know of a pair of murtonians who may need a lift to brizzy
