California king tides used as climate change lesson
Published: Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:26 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO — Environmental advocates in Northern California plan to take photographs of some of the highest tides of the year to draw attention to what climate change could do decades from now.
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A wave breaks under the Golden Gate Bridge at high tide Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
The so-called king tides are expected to peak during the next several days, with surges over 9 feet in some areas. The phenomenon is caused by a unique alignment of the sun, moon and earth.
The tides already produced some minor flooding in low-lying areas.
The goal of the King Tides Initiative is to preview what rising sea levels could bring in 2070.
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