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Rising seas are causing 'sunny day flooding' on Maine's coast

A high tide Tuesday was an opportunity to witness the changes that are coming to Maine’s coast as the sea level rises.

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King Tides give us a preview of sea level rise

The year’s highest tides, known as “king tides,” will hit California shorelines December 23 and 24 and again January 21 and 22, providing a glimpse of what to expect as sea levels rise.

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Another 'King Tide' brings erosion concerns at Topsail Beach

Another "king tide" is rolling in at North Carolina’s Topsail Beach, where the moon, either full or new, is closest to Earth, and tides can be extreme. During a storm, officials warn that a king tide can cause extreme storm surge.

Hidden flood risk for San Francisco Bay Area communities lurks underground
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Hidden flood risk for San Francisco Bay Area communities lurks underground

Flooding linked to rising groundwater levels is a neglected consequence of rising seas. Bigger walls won't keep it out.

The battle over Honolulu's Ala Wai Canal

The battle over Honolulu's Ala Wai Canal

A flood could devastate Honolulu's low-lying tourist zone, but a federal plan to fortify the Ala Wai Canal has met with strong local resistance.
High water threatens to drown sections of Florida's Everglades
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High water threatens to drown sections of Florida's Everglades

Weeks of high water following a hurricane, tropical storm and rain is putting wildlife and tree islands in danger in the Everglades wilderness, risking what state wildlife officials are calling a pending ‘catastrophe.’
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