If sea levels were to rise 12 feet, large swaths of the National Mall could be inundated with water including Constitution Avenue, many of the Smithsonian museums and Rock Creek Parkway. Take a look at how sea level change could affect the National Mall.
The Reflecting Pool with the Washington Monument seen in the distance as they appear today. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
The Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument would not be affected if sea levels rose 5 feet. Flooding would occur around the rim of the Tidal Basin, expanding its footprint. At the current rate, sea levels could rise 1 to 5 feet by the end of this century. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
Water would hide the reflecting pool and cover surrounding park land, including the World War II Memorial, if sea levels rose 12 feet. At the current rate, sea levels could rise 1 to 5 feet by the end of this century. If the ice melt accelerates, scientists say the water could rise by up to 12 feet during the next several centuries. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
Water would lap at the steps of the Jefferson Memorial if the sea rose 5 feet. At the current rate, sea levels could rise 1 to 5 feet by the end of this century. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
Water would cover the steps of the Jefferson Memorial if the sea rose 12 feet. At the current rate, sea levels could rise 1 to 5 feet by the end of this century. If the ice melt accelerates, scientists say the water could rise by up to 12 feet during the next several centuries. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
Flooding would occur around the rim of the Tidal Basin, expanding its footprint, if sea levels rose 5 feet. At the current rate, sea levels could rise 1 to 5 feet by the end of this century. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
Waters would cover part of The Ellipse, hide the Reflecting Pool and cover most of East Potomac Park if sea levels rose 12 feet. At the current rate, sea levels could rise 1 to 5 feet by the end of this century. If the ice melt accelerates, scientists say the water could rise by up to 12 feet during the next several centuries. (Photo illustration courtesy NickolayLamm.com; Data: Climate Central)
