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Rising sea levels threaten US coastline
East coast's sea level is rising five times faster than global average, putting millions at risk of severe flooding.
Last Modified: 15 Oct 2012 06:15

The sea level on the east coast of the US is rising five times faster than the global average.

The prospect of flooding is a major threat to millions of people who live in the region.

Scott Heidler reports from a small community in the state of Delaware, which has found itself on the front line of the problem.

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