American scientists predicted flooding in New York after 2100. Research on this is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and is briefly reported by Rutgers University.
Floods in the city, according to the most pessimistic forecasts of scientists, in the XXII century will occur up to 17 times more often than at present. At the same time, according to experts, the water level will rise to 2.7 meters.
Floods, according to scientists, will lead to tropical cyclones like Hurricane Sandy. Experts came to such conclusions after analyzing the data of meteorological observations, geological materials and climate models that take into account the influence of global warming.
Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 affected the east coast of the United States and the island states to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, about 150 people died. The total economic damage from the hurricane exceeded $ 68 billion.
In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew hit the Caribbean. Due to the threat of floods, US President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in Florida and South Carolina. The authorities of the first state called on the residents of the coastal area, about 1.5 million people, to leave their homes.