Rural runoff funnels hurricane floodwater toward coastal cities, model finds

NewsData newsroom brief · 57d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Coastal cities are at increasing risk of compound flooding events, such as when heavy rainfall and storm surges occur simultaneously during hurricanes. However, the processes that contribute to urban compound flooding aren't well understood at smaller scales.

Coastal cities are at increasing risk of compound flooding events, such as when heavy rainfall and storm surges occur simultaneously during hurricanes. However, the processes that contribute to urban compound flooding aren't well understood at smaller scales. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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