Mrs. West

noble 1. the city is sinking because the sea level is rising and 40% of the city is below sea level 2. the government plan to build a big wall to stop the water 3. the problems are do they have the money and then building the wall and finally how much soil will need challenge I think the biggest problem is how much money it will cost if other countries do not help they might not be able to start making the wall at all

tsmith 1.) The reason that Jakarta is vulnerable to sinking is that the city was built on low flat basin at the mouth of the Ciliwong River on Jakarta Bay. The other factors helping the issue is that 40% of the city lies below sea level and is sinking about six inches annually. 2.) The city is slowly sinking which caused the government to act and think of a solution. They came up with strengthening the existing sea wall around the northern part of the city. Then the government would build 21-mile long wall and 17 artificial islands that would shield the city from rising sea levels. The islands would also have housing and office space for up to a million people. 3.) Some hurdles that the government would face with the plan is that it would cost a lot of money. Also it would be to find the right amount of soil needed to make the 17 artificial islands. 0 Reply

craig 1.because of the sea levels growing,it lies on low flat basin,40% of city is below sea level 2.soft clay delta was sinking,strengthen sea wall,build a massive reservoir 3.the cost,logistical challlenge,relocating the residents,

1,jakarta is sinking from rising sea levels 3-10mm a year there is average of 8 meters which is 26 feet. 2. after 2007 flooding they are planning to make a deliberation.3.the biggest course issue is the weather can not afford the cost which is supposed to be 40 billion in 20 years.