Atmospheric rivers could increase flood risk by 80 per cent

ENN
Nov 9, 2017, 11:03 am104 pts
The global effect and impact of atmospheric rivers on rainfall, flooding and droughts has been estimated for the first time – revealing that in some regions the risks can be enhanced by up to 80 percent. The work, of which Oxford University is a key partner, also considers the number of people affected by…

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