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Warm water pulse threatens Pacific coast with erosion and flooding

Original: A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding

A pulse of unusually warm water is moving toward the Pacific coast of North America, and news outlets from Seattle to California are warning it could bring coastal erosion and flooding. Warm ocean water expands and raises sea levels locally, and stronger waves reaching shore can strip beaches and damage properties. Communities along the coast are watching to see how severe the impact will be.

Why now: Regional news outlets are warning coastal residents about potential erosion and flooding from the warm water event.

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Evidence

• A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding · myMotherLode.com
• A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding · WSLS
• A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding · KIRO 7 News Seattle

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