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2023-07-24 07:05:45 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 17BAE24879899E8607C48F3DDFEDF963FA58208F957EACD2AB7BC882F3BB3CFD
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Tides in the area vary by 5-6 feet. Depending on when the photo was taken, the water levels could be higher or lower in either a historical or a present day photo. However, overall, the average water levels have risen by 1 foot over this period of time. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/07/20/fact-check-statue-liberty-area-sea-levels-have-risen-since-1900/10077686002/
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