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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

King tides are arriving in California. Here's what they can tell us about rising sea levels

King tides, also known as perigean spring tides, occur during new and full moons when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon align to create higher than average high tides and lower than average low tides.
King tides in California, particularly during the winter, can lead to coastal flooding and give a preview of what rising sea levels will look like. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

With climate change, king tides could be the new normal

King tides in the San Francisco Bay raise concerns about the region's vulnerability to rising sea levels.
Climate change and sea level rise could make current king tide flooding a permanent occurrence in the Bay Area. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Bay Area Outdoors: Where to get wet at East Bay parks with this weekend's King Tides

King tides are extremely high tides caused by the alignment of the sun, moon, and earth.
These tides are a glimpse into the future of climate change and the rising sea levels. [ more ]
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