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weather2 years ago•1 min saved

Florida Braces for Severe Storms and Flooding Threat

Volusia County Beach Safety officials are warning residents to stay out of the water due to rough surf caused by ongoing rain and wind. The county has implemented a sand trap bag system to protect vulnerable areas where seawalls are not yet rebuilt after last year's hurricanes. Precautionary measures, such as removing trash bins and dog bag dispensers from the beach, have also been taken. The county is under a single red flag warning and will upgrade to a double red flag only if large debris are present in the water.

via WFTV Orlando|

#beach-safety #precautionary-measures #seawalls

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"Powerful Spring Tides and High Winds Unleash Spectacular Waves on English Shores"

Strong winds gusting up to 46 mph combined with high spring tides to create spectacular waves along the eastern shores of England. The higher-than-usual water levels challenged seawalls, leading to flood alerts and spray overtopping barriers. Photographer Owen Humphreys captured stunning images of the stormy seas near Seaham Harbour and Tynemouth pier. While the winds were expected to calm down, the high spring tides were set to continue through the weekend and into early next week.

via Fox Weather |

#england #seawalls #spring-tides

science2 years ago•6 min saved

"Assessing the Impact of Apple TV's 'Extrapolations' on Climate Change Awareness"

Apple's new climate change drama, Extrapolations, features real science and some fictional elements. The show highlights the consequences of global warming, including vanishing Arctic ice, water shortages, and raging fires. The use of desalination technology to combat drought is explored, but it is expensive and energy-intensive. The show also touches on de-extinction, animal communication, and the controversial use of seawalls to protect against rising sea levels. The takeaway is that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to avoiding the worst-case scenarios depicted in the show.

via The Verge|

#climate-change #de-extinction #desalination