"There is much pleasure in useless knowledge." — Bertrand Russell
Scientific American published this article back in 2001.
A major hurricane could swamp New Orleans under 20 feet of water, killing thousands. Human activities along the Mississippi River have dramatically increased the risk, and now only massive reengineering of southeastern Louisiana can save the city
Sigh.
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