Why was Valencia flooding so deadly, did warning texts come too late and what’s the climate link?
This phenomenon is so common it has its own acronym ... leading to heavier bursts of rainfall. These deadly floods are ...
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Why Spain’s floods were so deadly
Residents walk past piled up cars following deadly floods in Valencia's De La Torre neighborhood Wednesday. Manaure ...
Palm Beach Post1mon
Why did it flood so badly in Western North Carolina? Some scientists point to this weather effect
The question is, why was flooding so bad in this area? There are several scientific theories on why this area saw double digits of rain in a four day stretch, one being the orographic effect.
Daily Mail14d
Why Valencia's floods are so catastrophic: Scientists blame climate change for the torrential rains that sparked one of Spain's worst-ever natural disasters
These deadly floods are yet another reminder of how dangerous climate change has already become at just 1.3°C of warming. 'But last week the UN warned that we are on track to experience up to 3 ...
The New York Times22d
America’s Flooding Problem
Behind those options is a puzzle: With so many tools available, why does flood damage in the United ... Cheerleading: Read how the sport became so dangerous and so popular. Atlanta: See a ...
The Manhattan Mercury13d
Why have Spain floods killed so many?
Powerful storms turbo-charged by a warming planet, poor urban planning and carelessness combined with catastrophic ...
The Independent9d
How Spain’s ‘catastrophic’ floods led to over 200 deaths - explained through pictures
Authorities have reported 202 fatalities so far, most of them from ... “These deadly floods are yet another reminder of how dangerous climate change has already become at just 1.3C of warming.” ...
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Why does Nigeria keep flooding?
So why does Nigeria keep flooding, and is it getting worse ... of river levels will need to be achieved in order to avoid dangerous surges in water levels during the periods of heavy rain.
Houston Chronicle2y
Houston flood protection: How it works, and why it sometimes doesn’t
and a 500-year flood, which has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in a year. With more and more dangerous storms ahead, an understanding of how your home is protected – and how it’s vulnerable ...