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El Niño May Cause Record Sea Levels in California
A strengthening El Niño is expected to cause the highest sea levels ever recorded along the California coast this year, increasing the risk of widespread flooding, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion. NOAA forecasts suggest the event could be as powerful as or more intense than past strong El Niños, leading to higher sea levels, powerful waves, and increased storm activity, particularly during winter. This pattern also raises concerns about long-lasting Marine heat waves, impacts on fisheries, and ecological stress, notably on kelp habitats and marine life. Officialswarn of significant weather and environmental effects linked to this historic climate pattern.
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