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Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it
The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study. By analyzing data and measurements from Charleston ...
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How building dams to prevent flooding can make it worse
A new study reveals that building dams to protect coastal areas from flooding may actually lead to even worse flood events.
Update: Coastal flood advisory issued for 3 N.J. counties until early Sunday evening
An updated coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:43 a.m. valid for Sunday between ...
Coastal flood advisory issued for New Hampshire coastline Saturday afternoon expires
A coastal flood advisory that was in effect along New Hampshire's coastline Saturday afternoon has expired. Minor coastal ...
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Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Residents Warned of Flood Risks
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with possible road closures and up to one ...
Update: Coastal flood advisory for 3 N.J. counties until Monday night
An updated coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:33 p.m. in effect until Saturday ...
NC coastal flood warning just days after nearly 2 feet of rain; Wilmington, Outer Banks impacted
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Flooding continued on the North Carolina coast for the third straight day Sunday — with a coastal ...
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Dams Built to Prevent Coastal Flooding Can Sometimes Worsen It
A study reveals that dams in coastal estuaries may exacerbate flooding. The researchers found that dam-induced changes in ...