Virginia Tech researching how climate change could impact seawalls

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English - February 27, 2024 14:28 - 1 minute - 1.04 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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While many coastal cities like Norfolk plan seawall projects to protect against flooding, a team at Virginia Tech -- and a university in Scotland -- are studying how higher temperatures and sea level rise affect the walls long-term.