i have been a Smith Issland resident for 35 years and yes we will be in 50 years because no matter what you guys think we are not sinking...we have over 200 hundred nard working residents we are not going anywhere and we are the last remaining island on eastern shore only accessible by boat...anything else...ask me thank you....
I am a native Marylander. If "glaciers that are melting in Greenland and sea level rise" are causing Smith island to be reclaimed by nature how come the cities of Baltimore and Annapolis aren't under water? The problem is erosion the same problem exits on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Spent a week there a few years back. My wife and I were on Kayaks all over the island. Early one morning we got lost in a gut and thought we would never find our way out. Great quiet place with friendly people. We have Smith Island Cakes shipped to us a couple times a year. Visit Smith and Tangier Islands before they are gone.
I am confident Smith Island will not disappear in our lifetime.So confident I am currently purchasing a home there.The future of Smith Island is bright Threeknots Marina is being renovated and will have an amazing new art gallery, cultural and historical area and a place not to miss.Hop on one of the amazing ferries and Check out the air bnb’s and stay a night or weekend.You too will love Smith Island and its individuality ❤️
I live on the East Coaist. The water level remains the same the last 40 years. Water levels are NOT rising, the island is sinking just like Holland Island.
@@McSpacerson FYI .. most of science is mixed with lies. Ive been right on the ocean coast all my life in NovaScotia and i cant see any difference in the tide lines. Im over 40 now. Something strange is going on. Wish i could tell you what, but you would not hear me. those walnut and other hardwood roots is part of the proof. The world is changing and no one sees it. Its retro active. And we only see the physical in one direction. Be very thankful u left on the island servived ... cause I think many 1000s around you didnt. Its likely your strong spiritural strengths that saved you all. Im not a real spiritual person ... electronics tech in fact..... But i have seen some truth of it all......Some day you will understand
Smith Island has been eroding for more than 100 years. It has nothing to do with "climate change." There are other reasons why islands "sink." If we could go back 100 years, people living on the island would say that the island was much larger in the past. If we go back 200 years, people would say that the island was larger in the past.
@@ashlee895 Honestly, it's really not eroding badly. We have the protection of marsh lands, smaller islands and jetties that take the impact first. I'd be happy to help if you need more information.
Mistake number one; it's Crisfield not Criswelled MD. Mistake number two; The main reason the island is sinking is because of subsidence. Mistake number three; Smith is not the last inhabited island in the state of MD. Kent and Wye island are just two of the other inhabited islands in MD.
Whenever I hear the “ sea levels are rising “ nonsense ? I remind myself that all those buildings going up in Miami are financed by banks & insured .. no bank or insurance company would invest or insure something that is going to be compromised by rising sea levels & they can afford to hire the premium experts in the field
Sinking or is the water being filled in with dirt? Channels are dredged constantly but where is the dirt coming from that fills them in? Developers have to build sediment ponds and stabilize disturbed dirt and keep silt fencing but what about farms?
looks like you are not sinking. you are having years of normal erosion. water eating away at the shore line with hurricanes. heavy rains with run off, high tides, all is causing wear and erosion on your shore lines. normal living.
i have been a Smith Issland resident for 35 years and yes we will be in 50 years because no matter what you guys think we are not sinking...we have over 200 hundred nard working residents we are not going anywhere and we are the last remaining island on eastern shore only accessible by boat...anything else...ask me thank you....
haha go get them Mel!!
Tangier island???
science doesn’t lie dear
I am a native Marylander. If "glaciers that are melting in Greenland and sea level rise" are causing Smith island to be reclaimed by nature how come the cities of Baltimore and Annapolis aren't under water? The problem is erosion the same problem exits on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
I live on Smith island and yes I have friends the captain of the boat at the beginning is named captain turbo
Spent a week there a few years back. My wife and I were on Kayaks all over the island. Early one morning we got lost in a gut and thought we would never find our way out. Great quiet place with friendly people. We have Smith Island Cakes shipped to us a couple times a year. Visit Smith and Tangier Islands before they are gone.
I am confident Smith Island will not disappear in our lifetime.So confident I am currently purchasing a home there.The future of Smith Island is bright Threeknots Marina is being renovated and will have an amazing new art gallery, cultural and historical area and a place not to miss.Hop on one of the amazing ferries and Check out the air bnb’s and stay a night or weekend.You too will love Smith Island and its individuality ❤️
I live on the East Coaist. The water level remains the same the last 40 years. Water levels are NOT rising, the island is sinking just like Holland Island.
What a shame that ACTUAL MEASUREABLE readings, and Science overrule your persona antidotes.
@@McSpacerson FYI .. most of science is mixed with lies. Ive been right on the ocean coast all my life in NovaScotia and i cant see any difference in the tide lines. Im over 40 now. Something strange is going on. Wish i could tell you what, but you would not hear me. those walnut and other hardwood roots is part of the proof. The world is changing and no one sees it. Its retro active. And we only see the physical in one direction. Be very thankful u left on the island servived ... cause I think many 1000s around you didnt. Its likely your strong spiritural strengths that saved you all. Im not a real spiritual person ... electronics tech in fact..... But i have seen some truth of it all......Some day you will understand
Smith Island has been eroding for more than 100 years. It has nothing to do with "climate change." There are other reasons why islands "sink." If we could go back 100 years, people living on the island would say that the island was much larger in the past. If we go back 200 years, people would say that the island was larger in the past.
I'm proud to announce that we are here and are still not sunk. Also, we are not seeing the rise of sea level you spoke of.
My son is doing a project on ways to protect an preserve the island it's crazy what erosion is doing to y'all's home :(
@@ashlee895 Honestly, it's really not eroding badly. We have the protection of marsh lands, smaller islands and jetties that take the impact first. I'd be happy to help if you need more information.
At least the island still above sea levels. In New Orleans, we are 15 ft under sea level. I know exactly what the island people going through.
Mistake number one; it's Crisfield not Criswelled MD.
Mistake number two; The main reason the island is sinking is because of subsidence.
Mistake number three; Smith is not the last inhabited island in the state of MD. Kent and Wye island are just two of the other inhabited islands in MD.
Whenever I hear the “ sea levels are rising “ nonsense ? I remind myself that all those buildings going up in Miami are financed by banks & insured .. no bank or insurance company would invest or insure something that is going to be compromised by rising sea levels & they can afford to hire the premium experts in the field
Sinking or is the water being filled in with dirt? Channels are dredged constantly but where is the dirt coming from that fills them in? Developers have to build sediment ponds and stabilize disturbed dirt and keep silt fencing but what about farms?
That old dudes hair piece was rough..
N R quite a rug he had.
This sound like that other island i just watched which was called HOLLAND ISLAND 🏝️
looks like you are not sinking. you are having years of normal erosion. water eating away at the shore line with hurricanes. heavy rains with run off, high tides, all is causing wear and erosion on your shore lines. normal living.
It's because people are peeing in the water
So is everywhere else
Chriswell, Md? Haha.
I was born in Crisfield.
1:35 that is my dad's shanty omg!!
Wtf is that and kill your phone you will corrupt your people
Whoever is runs the toupee shop on that island should be ashamed
Last inhabited island? What about Deal Island?
Kent Island?
Last completely independent island in MD. Meaning it is not accessible by anything but a boat.
I dont live in smith but I do live in MD also we had the M.I.S.A test today soooooooooooooooo this is how I found out bout this
Same
Just like Holland island Chesapeake Bay
0:03 HOLY FECK!! How does a person let themselves get THAT unhealthy?!?
Stop being to pessimists