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The Terminology Of Extreme Weather

September 19, 2017 By EarthWise Leave a Comment

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We often hear the terms “100-year” and “500-year” used to describe instances of extreme flooding.  But as the climate changes, these extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent.  So what’s with the terminology then anyways? 

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