A full moon tonight means coastal communities in California will be facing some really high tides, called “king tides.”
It’s normal to have king tides a few times a year in California. They’re theThey’re also a glimpse into the future. As we continue to burn fossil fuels and rapidly heat up the planet, melting ice sheets are making sea levels rise. If the world continues on its current course, Santa Monica Pier could be underwater by the end of the century.While king tides themselves aren’t caused by climate change, they could become more frequent and less predictable.
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