33 - Coastal flooding

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Not to be confused with floods. Marine submersion is seawater or ocean water rising. This rise can be exceptional because of extreme weather events, or permanent because of rising water levels.

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Causes

Coastal flooding

Coastal flooding

Hurricanes

Coastal flooding

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Consequences

Decline in Agricultural Yields

Coastal flooding

Coastal flooding

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Other possible consequence

Coastal flooding

If seawater rises, it can penetrate the water tables, which are freshwater reserves.

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Wrong cause

Coastal flooding

Do not make any confusion between floods and submersions. Floods concern rivers (it's fresh water) while submersions concern sea water (salt water).