Week 7-8 Pt 3 GEL 001

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Example Effect of Sea Level Rise

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Effect of a sea level rise of 40 cm (400 mm) on San Francisco Bay

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Predicted Changes in Sea Level

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Illustration of potential impact on Florida with a 1-meter rise in sea level, affecting cities such as New Orleans and Miami.

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Changes in Global Precipitation

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Anticipated precipitation changes with spatial variability.

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Annual Anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions

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Shows historical and projected CO₂ emissions with various RCP scenarios.

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Predicted Changes in Precipitation

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- High emission scenario - Spatially and temporally variable change: Western US vs. Alaska

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Changes in Storm Intensity

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Warmer surface water energizes hurricanes, leading to faster winds and more flooding.

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2012 Hurricane Sandy Surge

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The surge was over 8 feet in New Jersey.

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Impact of Climate Change on Extreme Weather

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Scientists can now determine with confidence the extent to which climate change has impacted extreme weather events.

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NASA visualization of Superstorm Sandy

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Image showing the intensity and path of Superstorm Sandy.

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Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters in the U.S. for 2018

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In 2018, the U.S. experienced 14 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, including wildfires, hail storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.