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Name: Gianna I.
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Age: 20s
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Date: 7/31/2004
Question:
How does global warming affect the frequency in which floods occur?

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There is a general concensus that global warming is real and that it affects climate. However, it isn't possible to say that "this" or "that" flood (or drought) is "caused" by global warming. Climate models just aren't that good yet.

Vince Calder

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