High-tide flooding is increasing along the U.S. East Coast
Earth.com staff writer
Today’s Video of the Day from NASA Goddard describes a dramatic increase in high-tide flooding across the eastern coast of the United States.
While many people think of sea level rise as being a future issue, the effects are already visible in cities such as Annapolis, Boston, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, and Miami.
High-tide flooding, also known as sunny day flooding, is becoming more common as a result of slightly higher sea levels combined with seawater that is expanding as the oceans become warmer.
Annapolis, Maryland, in particular, has seen a major increase in floods over the past few years. City engineers are collaborating with a team from the Naval Academy to analyze data from NOAA and NASA and develop flood mitigation strategies.
Video Credit: NASA Goddard
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By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer
