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Here’s how El Niño could devastate California

Scientists say Pacific storms could generate 30% more wave energy, threatening 170,000 additional people and $60 billion in property.

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By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — In February 1998, almost a year’s worth of rain fell in downtown Los Angeles, as a series of powerful Pacific storms rocked California amid a “Super” El Niño. Deadly landslides struck Southern and Central California, wiping out hillside homes, and powerful waves pounded the state’s shoreline. These waves destroyed The post Here’s how El Niño could devastate California — again appeared first on KRDO.

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By Andrew Freedman, CNN In February 1998, downtown Los Angeles was hit with nearly a year's worth of rain as a series of powerful Pacific storms battered California amid a "superior" El Niño event. Devastating landslides affected southern and central California. The post Here's how El Niño could devastate California, again appeared first on KVIA.

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Here’s how El Niño could devastate California — again

The Golden State is likely to be ground zero for this historically intense El Niño in the US.

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