Projected Sea-Level Rise and High Tide Flooding at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
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Introduction
National parks and preserves in the South Atlantic-Gulf Region contain valuable coastal habitats such as tidal wetlands and mangrove forests, as well as irreplaceable historic buildings and archeological sites located in low-lying areas. These natural and cultural resources are vulnerable to accelerated sea-level rise and escalating high tide flooding events. Through a Natural Resources Preservation Program-funded project during 2021–23, the U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with the National Park Service, estimated the probability of inundation at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, and several other parks under various sea-level rise scenarios and contemporary high tide flooding thresholds. The maps produced for this effort can be used to assess potential habitat change and explore how infrastructure and cultural resources within the park may be exposed to future flooding-related hazards.
Suggested Citation
Thurman, H.R., Enwright, N.M., Osland, M.J., Passeri, D.L., Day, R.H., and Simons, B.M., 2024, Projected sea-level rise and high tide flooding at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2024–3023, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20243023.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Overview
- Key Findings
- Methods
- Acknowledgments
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Projected sea-level rise and high tide flooding at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2024-3023 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20243023 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
| Description | Report: 6 p.; Data Release |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Other Geospatial | Dry Tortugas National Park |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |