East Coast flooding is a reminder that sea level is rising as the climate warms – here's why the ocean is pouring in more often
- Written by: Jianjun Yin, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Arizona
People walked down a flood sidewalk in Annapolis, Maryland, on Oct. 29, 2021.AP Photo/Susan WalshThe U.S. East Coast has been hit with hurricanelike flooding in recent weeks, with South Carolina and Georgia getting the latest round. High tides are part of the problem, but there’s another risk that has been slowly creeping up: sea level rise.
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