| 1 | Low-lying cities such as New Orleans would vanish. | |
| 2 | Giant waves and storm surges rush inland, flooding low-lying coastal areas. | |
| 3 | Residents in Oregon and northern California have been advised to evacuate low-lying areas. | |
| 4 | Residents in low-lying coastal areas were moved to community centers and schools on higher grounds. | |
| 5 | Officials say they expect flooding in some low-lying areas, especially as storm surges form. |