Rising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likely
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PhysRising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likelyphys.orgExtreme floods that once swamped coastal communities only rarely are becoming far more common as climate change caused by humans pushes sea levels higher, according to new research published Wednesday. Experts say the findings are crucial for making plans about floods and coastal infrastructure as the planet warms.
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