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Rising seas could weaken Chesapeake Bay's storm surge buffer
Original: Rising seas could weaken Chesapeake Bay's natural storm surge buffer
New reporting warns that rising sea levels could erode the Chesapeake Bay's natural defenses against storm surge, leaving coastal communities more exposed to flooding during severe weather. Wetlands and shorelines that currently absorb surge from hurricanes and storms may lose effectiveness as water levels climb, raising concerns about future flood risk around the bay.
Why now: New coverage of climate-driven flood risk to a major US estuary is drawing attention.
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