Phys.org·4 min read·medium
Rising seas are inundating US coastal wetlands, putting many on track to become open water
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American Geophysical Union
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A new national study indicates that 84% of coastal wetlands in the United States are at risk of inundation due to rising sea levels. Researchers warn that many of these ecosystems may transform into open water unless they can migrate inland or accumulate sediment quickly enough.
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