Is the D.R. above sea level???

[Jozee74]

I am just curious, seeing what happened here in New Orleans and how the city is below sea level. Imagine the carribean where its 100% surrounded by sea.

[aegap]

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[aegap]

Wouldn't it be submerged if it were under sea level?

[Jozee74]

Originally Posted by aegap

Wouldn't it be submerged if it were under sea level?

I would think so, thats what I dont get. Thats the reason why the hurricane affected New Orleans so much because they say the city is below sea level.

[bienamor]

Originally Posted by Jozee74

I would think so, thats what I dont get. Thats the reason why the hurricane affected New Orleans so much because they say the city is below sea level.

As shown on the news, most of New Orleans is now covered with water. This city is a bowl, protected by levee's, Kind of like your cereal bowl in a sink full of water. As long as the water level is lower than the edges, it stays dry, but if you crack the edge( or in this case a levee) the water pours in, until levels are equal.

Think of a Dike in Holland, going. Same problem

[qgrande]

Originally Posted by aegap

Wouldn't it be submerged if it were under sea level?

Not if you build dykes , I'm writing this below sea-level, and nope, no water in the streets.
In the DR, isn't Lago Enriquillo below sea-level though?

[Jozee74]

Originally Posted by bienamor

As shown on the news, most of New Orleans is now covered with water. This city is a bowl, protected by levee's, Kind of like your cereal bowl in a sink full of water. As long as the water level is lower than the edges, it stays dry, but if you crack the edge( or in this case a levee) the water pours in, until levels are equal.

Think of a Dike in Holland, going. Same problem

OK now I understand.