Freak Tidal Surge and Rising Seas Causing Havoc in Indonesia and Elsewhere

by steve468 | November 28, 2007 at 07:08 am
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Tidal Flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia: November 27, 2007

Tidal Flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia: November 27, 2007

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At least 2,200 houses were inundated, some with chest-deep water. Part of the problem is global warming, which causes sea levels to rise and may make coastal cities like Jakarta especially vulnerable to flooding and monsoon storms.

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