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To: Ingtar

Once the water reaches the same elevation on both sides of the levee, the levee is pretty meaningless at that point.


3,488 posted on 08/30/2005 9:30:08 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (I ain't got a dime, but what I got is mine. I ain't rich, but Lord I'm free.)
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To: Alberta's Child

Well, it will equalize the pressure, of course all this water will further weaken what didn't already cave in.


3,499 posted on 08/30/2005 9:31:40 PM PDT by Arizona Carolyn
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To: Alberta's Child

The water level in Ponchatrain and the city will be below that in the river still.


3,501 posted on 08/30/2005 9:31:53 PM PDT by Ingtar (Understanding is a three-edged sword : your side, my side, and the truth in between ." -- Kosh)
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