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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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The Guardian

Risk of catastrophic megafloods has doubled in California, study finds

Scientists concluded that a series of storms could dump enough rainfall to displace millions, causing over $1tn in losses

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

Experts warn California of a disaster 'larger than any in world history.' It's not an earthquake.

A study says that as the Earth warms, a California flood that would swamp Los Angeles, displace millions and cause historic damage gets more likely.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

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

A new study by the journal Science shows climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood happening in California in the next four decades. And experts say it would be unlike anything anyone, alive today, has ever experienced.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

A ‘megaflood’ in California could drop 100 inches of rain, scientists warn

It hasn't happened since 1862, but California is due for another one.

2 years ago

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KRDO

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

By Payton Major, Judson Jones and Brandon Miller, CNNMany Californians fear the “Big One,” but it might not be what you think.It’s not an earthquake. And it isn’t the mega drought. It’s actually the exact opposite.A megaflood.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. And experts say it would be unlike anything anyone alive today has…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, 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 - Local News 8

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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

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Risk of catastrophic megafloods has doubled in California, study finds

Risk of catastrophic megafloods has doubled in California, study finds

Experts warn California of a disaster 'larger than any in world history.' It's not an earthquake.

Experts warn California of a disaster 'larger than any in world history.' It's not an earthquake.

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

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

A ‘megaflood’ in California could drop 100 inches of rain, scientists warn

A ‘megaflood’ in California could drop 100 inches of rain, scientists warn

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

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

A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history - Local News 8

A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history - Local News 8

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