which could happen if high emissions persist. With rising sea levels, coastal flooding severity and frequency could also go up. This is especially during surges of storms linked to
The western regions of Scotland, already known for their heavy rainfall, are experiencing even wetter conditions, leading to an increased risk of flooding. Conversely, eastern regions may face drier conditions, affecting agriculture and water supply. ...
Nicknamed SWOT — short for Surface Water and Ocean Topography — the satellite is needed more than ever as climate change worsens droughts, flooding and coastal erosion, according to scientists. Cheers erupted at control centers in California and France as the spacecraft started its mission. ...
Despite all that rambling, I still use the app daily because of the the radar. Living in Florida, it helps with planning around frequent afternoon storms. The hurricane option should be a regular option selection along with a regional/local warning when the hurricane flag goes up, not a prem...
structures were deployed to help reduce coastal erosion and flooding [37], whereas in southeast India, trapezoidal artificial modules were deployed to dissipate wave energy [38]. Newly funded Department of Defense projects in the U.S. aim to create hybrid reef structures that incorporate artificial...
As the frequency and strength of strong storms and flooding are projected to increase, Hawaiian infrastructure and coasts will become progressively more vulnerable. Extreme sea-level days, more than 6 inches above the long-term average, are becoming more common. This affects coastal settlements, agri...
Geographical and historical treatment Florida, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The climate and scenery of the ‘Sunshine State’ have long drawn enormous numbers of visitors. Tourism has surpassed agriculture and manuf
There are no permanent bodies of fresh water in the country.Intermittentstreams are a product of seasonal storms and generally abate quickly. Some effort has been made in recent years to construct dams in an effort to preserve runoff and control flooding. ...
Clark GE, Moser SC, Ratick SJ, Dow K, Meyer WB, Emani S, Weigen J, Kasperson JX, Kasperson RE, Schwarz HE (1998) Assessing the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme storms: the case of Revere, MA, USA. Mitig Adapt Strateg Glob Change 3:59–82 Article Google Scholar Corb...
Despite all that rambling, I still use the app daily because of the the radar. Living in Florida, it helps with planning around frequent afternoon storms. The hurricane option should be a regular option selection along with a regional/local warning when the hurricane flag goes up, not a prem...