‘Like an earthquake’: El Niño is coming for California
Marin county was one of many areas up and down the California coast affected by high tides last week, as parts of the Pacific swelled with excess warmth.
The Guardian reports: Marin county was one of many areas up and down the California coast affected by high tides last week, as parts of the Pacific swelled with excess warmth.
There were no crashing waves or storm surges to blame for the flood.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include California, El Niño and San Francisco.
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