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Fish and Wildlife Service Pamphlet - Climate-driven Changes in Storms and Sea Level Increases Flooding of U.S. Pacific Island Refuges

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Key Points Coastal flooding during storms negatively impacts access, infrastructure, and natural resources in refuges. Coastal flooding is expected to become more frequent and more damaging in the future, because of rising seas and changes in the paths and intensities of storms. As sea levels rise, waves will break closer to shore and run-up will reach farther inland, increasing flood risk. On average, 0.25 meter (10 inches) of sea-level rise will triple tropical storm flooding in refuges.

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Author :
Curt D Storlazzi
Funding Agency :
PI CASC

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PICASC pamphlets - FWS- revised citation.pdf
“FWS Report Summary Pamphlet”
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Communities

  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • Pacific Islands CASC

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