Lunar cycle may amplify high-tide flooding along U.S. coastlines in the mid-2030s
NASA scientists found that the Moon’s 18.6-year wobble will amplify ordinary high tides on U.S. coastlines starting in the mid-2030s. The resulting tides could cause flooding on some streets during calm, sunny conditions.
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More frequent high-tide flooding could disrupt coastal communities and infrastructure, although the reported effects are projected for the mid-2030s.
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- NASA scientists found the Moon's 18.6-year wobble will amplify ordinary high tides on U.S. coastlines starting in the mid-2030s — meaning some streets could start flooding on calm, sunny days for no visible reason ↗spacedaily.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
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