The Control of Nature
Describe some of the challenges New Orleans faces because of its geographical location.
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New Orleans lies below sea level, making it vulnerable to flooding. The city is shaped like a shallow bowl, and its lakes have to be pumped so they don't overflow. In places the ground is sinking, and flash floods are common.