Why Miami Floods On Sunny Days

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An ancient reef turned into city foundations

steve The limestone under Miami was created by ancient marine organisms during a warm period 125,000 years ago.

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Why traditional seawalls fail in Florida

steve Standard concrete seawalls cannot block sunny day floods because the water rises directly out of the ground.

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Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Porous limestone: Water can flow through Florida's bedrock so quickly that scientists have tracked underground water moving up to several hundred feet in a single day.

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Quizzes

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Why do traditional seawalls fail to prevent sunny day flooding in Miami?

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What is the name of the freshwater aquifer that supplies drinking water to Miami-Dade County?

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How does sunny day floodwater typically enter Miami's streets from below?

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What is the term for ocean saltwater pushing into freshwater drinking aquifers?

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Approximately how many years ago did the limestone under Miami form from ancient marine life?

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Which geological feature describes South Florida's incredibly flat, low-lying landscape?

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Which chemical compound primarily makes up the limestone bedrock of Miami?

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What type of highly porous rock makes up the foundation of Miami?

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Glossary

limestone (noun)
A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate. This porous bedrock under Miami allows rising ocean water to seep upward, flooding streets during king tides.