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Climate change doubles likelihood of ‘megaflood’ in California: study

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The likelihood of a “megaflood” occurring in California has doubled due to climate change, according to a new study published on Friday. The study, published in the Science Advances journal, found an increased likelihood of runoff water occurring from harsher storms, creating the threat of debris flows and landslides later, according to a press release from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Napa Valley Register

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A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history

Many Californians fear the "Big One," but it might not be what you think.

3 years ago

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A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history

A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood happening in California in the next four decades.

3 years ago

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A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history

A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood happening in California in the next four decades.

3 years ago·Salem, United States

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A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history

A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood happening in California in the next four decades.

3 years ago·Lancaster, United States

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A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history

A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood happening in California in the next four decades.

3 years ago

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A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history

A new study by Science Advances shows climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood happening in California in the next four decades.

3 years ago·Albuquerque, United States

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