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Mitigating Increased Risk of Extreme Coastal Floods

Human-driven climate change is significantly increasing the risk of extreme coastal floods, quadrupling the risk since the 1960s. This change makes floods that historically had a 1% annual chance now 12 times more likely. The rising sea levels pose a substantial threat to coastal areas, necessitating urgent mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Climatology