Explore a comprehensive panel discussion from the AGU Fall Meeting 2017 Press Conference focusing on assessing flood risk in the United States. Delve into new estimates of flood risk and the potential impacts of sea level rise on critical infrastructure systems. Gain insights from experts as they examine how climate change influences extreme sea level rise globally and discuss relocation strategies employed by some U.S. riverside communities to mitigate climate-driven flooding. Learn from a diverse panel of researchers including Michelle Hummel, Oliver Wing, Michalis Vousdoukas, and Nicholas Pinter as they present their findings on rainfall-driven floods and the challenges facing both inland and coastal communities throughout the 21st century.
Assessing Flood Risk in the U.S. - Climate Change Impact on Coastal and Inland Communities
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Fall Meeting 2017 Press Conference: Assessing flood risk in the U.S.
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