High-res insights into NZ's sinking coastal sites
Coastal sites subsiding at rates of up to 10 mm/year, making them more vulnerable to sea-level rise, have been pinpointed in new high-resolution maps of five major urban centers.
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Indonesia’s peatlands face growing flood risks amid widespread degradation
Nearly half of Indonesia’s peatlands are vulnerable to flooding due to degradation caused by unchecked exploitation, with 6 ...
Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level rise
A new study found parts of Antartica could pass a tipping point for mass ice sheet losses as soon as 2050 – pushing sea ...
New satellite data shows NZ’s major cities are sinking – meaning rising seas will affect them sooner
Calculating the dual effect of rising seas and sinking land gives coastal communities a more accurate projection of the ...
The world is experiencing record heat – this is why it’s about to get worse
The climate crisis is already displacing millions of people from their homes as they seek to escape extreme weather events, ...
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State releasing new fire maps for Southern California. Here’s why they matter
Q: What will the new maps show? A: The new maps will designate three levels of fire hazard ... in World War II Climate disasters are on the rise. These states want to make oil companies pay ...
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Maps show when allergy season will peak near you
If you’re stocking up on antihistamines and bracing for impact, AccuWeather put together three maps showing when common allergens are expected to peak across the continental U.S. Allergy ...
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano ... Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone from 7 kilometers (4.5 miles) to 8 kilometers ...
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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Mount Lewotobi Laki ... Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone from 7 kilometers (4.5 miles) to 8 kilometers ...
The Independent18d
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised
The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times ... Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone from 7 kilometers ...
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Alarming new data on sea level rise does not bode well for humanity
Their findings show that sea levels did not rise steadily. Instead, there were sudden surges – two in particular – that transformed the landscape in dramatic ways. The end of the last ice age ...
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Ohio spring weather prediction: Maps show what NOAA, Old Farmer's Almanac season forecasts
Also, Ohio, Kentucky and several surrounding states, along with portions of Alaska, have a strong chance for above-normal precipitation this spring, per NWS maps. If you're looking for signs of ...