Additionally , the lack of sediment into these flooded areas also exacerbates the rate at which sea level rise affects the region .
As global sea levels rise , the areas within the Mississippi River Delta that experience subsidence may permanently flood and become open water .
The lack of sediment into these flooded areas also exacerbates the rate at which sea level rise affects the region .
As global sea levels rise , the areas within the Mississippi River Delta that experience subsidence may permanently flood and become open water .