Adding snow to estimates of spring flooding
The risk of flooding in the continental United States peaks every spring. Experts point to deep snowpack, late winter storms, and rapid melting.
The risk of flooding in the continental United States peaks every spring. Experts point to deep snowpack, late winter storms, and rapid melting.
Earth Sciences
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Environment
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Environment
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Social Sciences
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Environment
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Molecular & Computational biology
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Internet
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Software
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Other
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