Sea-Level Rise, Heavy Rainfall And Storm Surge: The 'Triple Threat' That Might Devastate Coastal US Cities
Nearly 40 percent of America’s population, including those living in some of its biggest cities, is facing the threat of serious floods caused by a “triple threat” of sea-level rise, storm surge and heavy rainfall, according to a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The combination of these phenomena can potentially result in “compound flooding” that can devastate several low-lying, densely populated coastal areas in the country.
While several studies have, in the past, examined the correlation between sea-level rise and an increase in floodings, the latest study is the first to explore the connection between the primary and secondary effects of climate change.
“When storm surge and heavy precipitation co-occur, the potential for flooding in low-lying coastal areas is often much greater than from either in isolation,” the study warned. However, even now, “long-term sea level rise is the main driver for accelerated flooding.”
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Good Riddance to the eastern shore.
ReplyDeletecyclical. period. everyone who builds on the coastline should absolutely understand this can happen at anytime. be sure you have flood insurance and live your life. when the storm comes; get the heck out of there.
ReplyDelete12:01...I was paying $3600 a year for flood insurance and was denied when hurricane Sandy damaged my home. The mortgage company also filed a claim and they were denied as well. If I did not have flood insurance and had low income, I could have gotten a brand new home....
ReplyDeleteNEVER depend on flood or homeowners insurance!
If you live / or have property in Fenwick Island (on the island) get out NOW while you still can. This area is one major flood after another and the next big storm will wash the bay side away.
ReplyDeleteMore global warming maybes, coulds, possiblys.
ReplyDeleteThey haven't been right in 35 years. Just beggin' for more money to study their speculations some more.
ReplyDeleteLate breaking news: Continent is sinking due to influx of illegal immigrants. North America is sinking and S. America will be sticking up like the other end of a see-saw!
10,000 years ago Ocean City was 50 miles from the ocean.
ReplyDeleteI guess the neo-prog liberals will blame mastodon farts for sea level rise?
key here is the word might. also maybe & won't???
ReplyDeleteNail on the head, 10:39!
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