Interactive Map: How Sea Level Rise Could Swamp Coastal Communities

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Oracle’s headquarters in Redwood Shores is built on landfill in an area that was once marsh. Photo by Molly Samuel/KQED with aerial support from LightHawk

By lrothjohnson, KQED News Fix/Science 

Rising seas will likely lead to unprecedented flooding along parts of California’s coast within 20 to 60 years, according to new research by Climate Central.

Driven by climate change, global sea levels have already risen several inches over the past century.

To help people learn about flooding risks in their communities, Climate Central has released a new version of an online tool that explores flood risks by zip code.

Read the complete story at KQED News Fix/Science
 

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