09-12-2005, 07:01 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-12-2005, 07:03 AM by Rhydderch Hael.)
whyBish,Sep 11 2005, 10:42 PM Wrote:Very interesting.Most major cites are ports. Speaks of the importance of maritime and naval power on human society. But most such cities actually slope up from the sea.
Our four main cities here are all at sea level. Two are on major earthquake faultlines, and one on a field of 27 (so far) dormant volcanos :P
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People mention why did we build a city like New Orleans there in the first place, and I have to roll my eyes at their ignorance at the geopolitical importance of a seaport at the mouth of a large, extensive river system that runs deep into the interior of North America. When they profess wonder at why the French though it was a good idea, that's when I have to chime in and say that the French Quarter, the oldest part of the city, was built on the high ground. Modern New Orleans expanded into the low-lying muck.
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