King Tides Flood Streets and Homes Along Both U.S. Coasts
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Unusually high tides, known as king tides, recently flooded streets, homes, and businesses along both the East and West coasts of the United States. King tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up, pulling ocean water to higher levels than normal. They are a natural event, but they are becoming more damaging as sea levels rise over time.
In several coastal communities, water covered roads and sidewalks, making travel difficult for drivers and pedestrians. Some residents reported water entering their homes and ground-floor businesses. Local officials closed some low-lying roads and set up barriers and pumps to reduce the damage. Emergency crews also checked on people who were living in areas that flood most often.
Scientists say that rising sea levels, caused mainly by climate change and the melting of ice sheets and glaciers, mean that flooding during high tides is happening more often. Many coastal cities are now planning new drainage systems, seawalls, and other protections. Officials advise residents to check tide forecasts, avoid driving through flooded roads, and prepare for more frequent flooding in the coming years.
Sources: Durango Herald
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