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Scientists reveal the hidden trigger behind massive floods (www.sciencedaily.com)

submitted 12 hours ago by solo@piefed.social to c/environment@beehaw.org

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Atmospheric rivers, while vital for replenishing water on the U.S. West Coast, are also the leading cause of floods though storm size alone doesn't dictate their danger. A groundbreaking study analyzing over 43,000 storms across four decades found that pre-existing soil moisture is a critical factor, with flood peaks multiplying when the ground is already saturated.

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