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Historic Megaflood Reveals Major Risk... in the United States' Driest Region?

Massive floods have been sweeping the globe lately. British Columbia flood of 2021, Pakistan flood of 2022, Hurricane Ian, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Kentucky, Yellowstone National Park flood, and floods in California are all recent examples of such tragic flooding. And many are blaming climate change. But at the same time, we’re also seeing record lows in rivers and reservoirs all around the world. So what’s really going on here? Is the answer Hadley Cells changing? Is it the moisture capacity of the atmosphere?

English
  • Originally Aired November 8, 2022
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
  • Production Company PBS Productions
  • Created December 12, 2022 by
    shriek
  • Modified December 12, 2022 by
    shriek