The Gulf Coast is sinking, making hurricanes like Francine even more dangerous

Grist
By Matt SimonSep 11, 2024, 6:35 pm106 pts
Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, packing 100 mph winds and sending a surge of water into coastal communities. Because so much of southern Louisiana sits at or below sea level, the surge could race inland unimpeded. The last hurricane to hit the state was…

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