Another common weather occurrence in the United States is flooding. This, once again, is caused in part by increasing global temperatures. Warmer air can hold more moisture, so the increasing temperatures will lead to increased precipitation over the coming years. The increasing temperatures will also lead to snow and river ice melting sooner, as well as changes in snowfall patterns. In the long run, these factors will increase the amount of flooding we see.
The flooding damages ecosystems and alters the balance of species within those ecosystems. Many resources are affected, leading to shortages in supplies for animals, plants, and humans. As with other global warming related issues, the solution lies within changing human habits in regards to the environment.
Source/More Information: Global Warming and Floods
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