Second Look: Tangier (1970s special report)

(Originally aired in the mid-1970s) Tangier Island is one of the most unique communities in Virginia. It's also one of the most endangered.
Sea level rise caused by climate change has been accelerating the rate of land loss and may force the inhabitants to leave.
In the mid-1970s, WVEC reporter John Miller gave Tangier's distinctive way of life a "Second Look", one that even back then could be seen rapidly disappearing into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay...
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[@davidparker667]

The modern description talks about climate change affecting the island but the documentary actually states the problem is sinking and erosion..

[@MrDavidknigge]

Thank you. You saved me some time because it's pretty boring.

[@nativevirginian8344]

The documentary is correct.

[@marksheen4873]

@@nativevirginian8344 nuh uh west virginia will be under water by the year 2008 bro

[@lindarobinson195]

This old film said population about 1000 in 2024 i believe population about 250. Like to get to the island yours truly Evans w Robinson ret sgt