coastal flooding

Hurricane Rafael, now a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, is moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico after inflicting catastrophic damage on Cuba. The powerful storm, which has left Cuba’s entire population of 10 million without electricity for the second time this month, continues to stir concerns across the region as it veers westward. While Rafael is expected to weaken gradually over the next few days, its presence still poses a threat to parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, particularly the Florida Keys, where coastal flooding is anticipated.

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Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, are sounding the alarm about the potential catastrophic consequences if the massive Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, often referred to as the "Doomsday Glacier," breaks off. Their research has uncovered that warming ocean waters are making their way underneath a group of large glaciers, including Thwaites, accelerating the melting process.

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The researchers have discovered that these warming ocean waters are penetrating miles beneath the frozen ice of the glaciers. This underwater melting process is destabilizing the ice structures and making it increasingly likely that. . .

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Hurricane Rafael Moves into Gulf After Devastating Cuba, Threatens Coastal Flooding in Florida Keys

California Researchers Predict Catastrophic Sea Level Rise if Thwaites Glacier Breaks Off

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