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Old Posted May 19, 2008, 9:59 PM
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Oh I think it will.
I heard in some article or website that every 50 years 2 inches of land will be swept off the island. I know it doesin't seem like alot but it is.
If they can build acres of brand new islands in the sea in just a few years, I'm pretty sure fixing 2 inches of coastal erosion per 50 years (hell, even 2 inches per year) should not be a problem for them.

A greater problem though should be rising sea levels. If Al Gore is correct with his predictions, then Dubai is screwed.

Anyone know where on the Palm Jumeirah QE2 will be docked?
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