Storm of the Century' May Become 'Storm of the Decade

Storm of the Century' May Become 'Storm of the Decade

Reference- http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223133216.htm

Summary- As Earth’s climate changes the worst inundations from hurricanes and tropical storms could be far more common in low lying coastal areas, a new study suggests. Researchers found regions such as New York City metropolitan area that currently experience a disastrous flood every century could instead become submerged every one or two decades. Researchers see that projected increases in sea level and storm intensity brought on by climate change would make devastating storm surges. The deadly and destructive mass of water pushed inland by large storms. The researchers used New York City as a test, and found that with fiercer storms and a 3 foot rise in sea level due to climate change.

Critique- A test found that with fiercer storms the foot rise is 3 foot in sea level due to the climate change.

Impact- With the climate changing New York City’s “500 year floods” or waters that reach more than 9 feet deep could with climate change occur every 25 to 240 years.