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Geography & Climate

Clear explanations of geography, climate patterns, natural features, and how they affect daily life and risk.

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FLOODING AND DRAINAGE / 5 MIN

Flood risk rises sharply along Mississippi River levees after heavy rains

Rapid river level rises after heavy rains sharply increase hydraulic pressure on Mississippi levees

HEAT AND DROUGHT / 5 MIN

Mountain runoff dries up farms in Central Valley during California drought

Shallow-well farms face crop failure first because of unreliable groundwater and soaring electricity costs

FLOODING AND DRAINAGE / 5 MIN

Rising sea levels push property prices up along Miami’s coast

Rising flood risks force many residents inland, lengthening commutes and straining transportation budgets

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