NASA Finds Glacial Sediments Adding to Louisiana Coast's Sinking

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 13:49 in Earth & Climate

A study by NASA and Louisiana State University scientists finds that sediments deposited into the Mississippi River delta thousands of years ago when North America's glaciers retreated are contributing to the ongoing sinking of Louisiana's coastline.

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