The whole problem with New Orleans is the over-development of the area, causing
less marsh land to be available to absorb storm surges.
Before some of the city's defenders get carried away, you should examine the
Times-Picayune's series of articles outlining the city's vulnerability to future
storms which was published three years before Catrina.
I saved them, but it is much too long for this list.
Steve, K8SP
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From: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:35 PM
Subject: OT New Orleans
Harvey,
You probably know the history, how did it come about that levees were
built in the first place? It seems it had to have been a huge project. Was
the purpose to hold back water and claim land that was normally under water?
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