Like artificial levees, they act to reduce the likelihood of floodplain inundation. Each mangrove tree species is specific to particular latitudes and levels of tidal inundation. Numerous roads were closed due to landslides and inundation. Vegetation species that tolerate periodic inundation should be selected. Consequently, tsunami runup heights vary from to with inundation distances varying from to . Riparian forests are subject to frequent inundation. Storm surge inundation exceeded along the coast in the Panama City area. There is evidence for inundation by the tsunami caused by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. It is tolerant of salt spray and transient seawater inundation. Floodplain ecosystems such as the Pantanal are defined by their seasonal inundation and desiccation. Many highways were left impassable due to water inundation. The greatest tsunami inundation occurred at North Male Atoll, Male island at along the streets. Part of Seaside is located in a tsunami inundation zone. Between Pensacola and Panama City, maximum storm surge inundation was also . The inundation was observed to extend inland throughout the city.