Geologic Mapping of Subsidence in New Orleans

Subsidence, the relative lowering of the Earths surface with respect to sea level, has long been considered a major issue of New Orleans. Geology, amongst other factors, greatly influences settlement in several ways. This study, in its beginning stages, compares the underlying geology of the city with subsidence rates obtained through satellite technology, and will attempt to find correlations between the two. Results thus far are inconclusive, pending the obtainment of more boring samples, but the presentation will offer insight into the causes, effects, and future implications of maintaining a very unlikely spot for a metropolis