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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 Walsh

The U.S. East Coast has been experiencing hurricane-like flooding in recent days, with Georgia and the Carolinas getting the latest round. High tides are part of the problem, but there’s another risk that has been slowly creeping up: sea level...

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

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