NASA's Alarming Prediction

NASA's Alarming Prediction: West Coast Cities Facing 10-Year Floods Yearly!

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NASA predicts up to five 10-year flood events in cities like Seattle and San Diego this winter due to a strong El Niño

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Researchers express surprise at the rapid increase, expecting this frequency by the 2040s or 2050sBy the 2030s, without El Niño, cities may face annual 10-year floods, impacting coastal areas

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Events with a 1 in 10 chance of occurring annually, causing moderate flooding, road inundation, and possible evacuations

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Rising seas and climate change intensify flooding; 10-year floods may become more frequent with strong El Niños by the 2050s

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Rising seas and climate change intensify flooding; 10-year floods may become more frequent with strong El Niños by the 2050s

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With climate change, some cities may experience flooding five to 10 times more frequently; SWOT monitors changes to aid coastal communities

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