El Nino raises California airport flood risk this holiday season

Scientists warn that December tides along California's coast could run 1-2 feet higher than current levels due to El Nino, increasing flood risk for coastal airports during the holiday travel period. The warning is based on seasonal forecasts, with uncertainty remaining over the exact magnitude and timing of the highest tides. This matters because it could disrupt air travel and infrastructure in a key economic region.

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