physical geography
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Moon’s Wobble Will Intensify Flooding Along U.S. Coasts by the Mid-2030s, Research Suggests
Recurrent high-tide floods are expected to worsen as sea levels continue to rise on account of climate change, but, as a new study warns, a regularly occurring 18.6-year cycle involving the Moon could trigger unprecedented flooding along U.S. coasts in the 2030s.
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This Bendable Ice Is Freaking Us Out
New research from China shows that thin, carefully crafted strands of ice can take on surprisingly elastic properties.
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An Estimated 1 Billion Sea Creatures Cooked to Death in the Pacific Northwest Heat Wave
There’s bad news for crustacean lovers. Some researchers are estimating that more than 1 billion sea creatures — including clams, mussels, barnacles, and snails — basically cooked to death during the record Pacific Northwest heat wave.
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Do Not Swim In Flooded Streets In Moscow
Russia’s capitol city and its large paved roads, massive concrete structures and impressive subway system are all under water after the city received what’s been estimated to be up to 70 per cent of its monthly average rainfall in a torrential downpour over the weekend and today, according to Moscow Deputy Mayor Pyotr Biryukov.