Question: Such instances of tidal flooding may only result in accumulations that measure up to a couple feet high; however, these occurrences have been known to cause significant disruptions by blocking roadways, inundating underground spaces, corroding vehicles, causing harm to grassy areas and wooded regions, as well as contaminating water sources with saline content.

 Effects of Tidal Flooding: A Case Study - Coastal Town X
In coastal town X, located where the serene River Vale meets the sea, residents face recurrent challenges brought on by tidal flooding. Despite being typically shallow, ranging merely from one to two feet in depth, these inundations pose significant disruptions affecting daily life and local ecosystems. Traffic grinds to a halt when roads turn into impromptu rivers; homes suffer basement invasions, turning once-dry spaces into watery nightmares. Vehicles parked too close to flood-prone areas risk becoming submerged, leading to costly damages. Green landscapes and nearby woodlands become casualties under layers of brackish water, while freshwater sources get tainted with saline intrusions, posing health risks to both humans and livestock reliant upon well-water supplies.
River Vale, flowing gracefully across county lines before merging with the ocean near town X, contributes significantly to regional drainage systems covering approximately half of the county’s expansive territory. Its estuary stretches nearly twenty miles upstream, making vast sections susceptible to tidal influences. With minimal elevation changes along its course—barely noticeable slopes—the river becomes particularly vulnerable to backflow during high tide events. Historical records indicate persistent attempts dating back centuries aimed at mitigating flood impacts and enhancing agricultural productivity within adjacent lands. Yet despite these endeavors, modern-day inhabitants still contend with recurring episodes of waterlogging exacerbated by rising seas attributed largely to anthropogenic climate alterations.
Once serving vital roles in trade facilitation and maritime navigation, contemporary infrastructure developments have overshadowed traditional uses linked closely to River Vale's navigable waters. Today, remnants of past glories remain visible through scattered dockyards and historical edifices lining its shores—a testament to man's enduring connection with his aquatic surroundings. Amidst ongoing transformations spurred by technological advancements, conservationists emphasize preserving delicate ecological balances fostered alongside interconnected wetland networks teeming with unique plant varieties and animal species adapted specifically to cope with periodic deluges characteristic of low-lying deltaic environments. Recognizing growing threats posed by intensifying hydrological extremes necessitates proactive measures ensuring sustainable coexistence among communities residing amidst inherently dynamic waterfront settings typified exemplarily here within picturesque yet precarious confines bordering majestic River Vale.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, thematic focus (environmental impact), and overall tone while addressing different geographical specifics compared to original input material concerning tidal flooding consequences experienced universally rather than focusing solely on specific attributes associated exclusively with River Parrett region described earlier.

Deep level underground refers to constructions 100 metres or more below ground and not using the cut and cover method , especially train stations , air raid shelters and bunkers and some tunnels and mines . Cut-and-cover is a simple method of construction for shallow tunnels where a trench is excavated and roofed over with an overhead support system strong enough to carry the load of what is to be built above the tunnel .

A lag deposit is the deposition of material winnowed by physical action . Aeolian processes , fluvial processes , and tidal processes can remove the finer portion of a sedimentary deposit leaving the coarser material behind .   Lag deposits are found in processes such as central island formation in streams and rivers . One theory of desert pavement formation is that they are an aeolian lag deposit . Armored beaches and inlets can be composed in part by lag deposits of shells or cobbles created when tidal forces strip away the finer sand and silt .

Lāhainā Noon is a tropical solar phenomenon where the sun passes exactly overhead at solar noon ( the subsolar point ) . The term `` Lāhainā Noon '' was coined by the Bishop Museum in Hawaii and is only used locally .

Landfall is the event of a storm moving over land after being over water . When a waterspout makes landfall it becomes a regular tornado , which can then cause damage inland . When a fair weather waterspout makes landfall it usually dissipates quickly as it loses the inflow of warm air into the vortex .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

Diarrhea , also spelled diarrhoea , is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day . It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss . Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour . This can progress to decreased urination , loss of skin color , a fast heart rate , and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe . Loose but non-watery stools in babies who are breastfed , however , may be normal .   The most common cause is an infection of the intestines due to either a virus , bacteria , or parasite ; a condition known as gastroenteritis . These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by stool , or directly from another person who is infected . It may be divided into three types : short duration watery diarrhea , short duration bloody diarrhea , and if it lasts for more than two weeks , persistent diarrhea . The short duration watery diarrhea may be due to an infection by cholera , although this is rare in the developed world . If blood is present it is also known as dysentery . A number of non-infectious causes may also result in diarrhea , including hyperthyroidism , lactose intolerance , inflammatory bowel disease , a number of medications , and irritable bowel syndrome . In most cases , stool cultures are not required to confirm the exact cause .   Prevention of infectious diarrhea is by improved sanitation , clean drinking water , and hand washing with soap . Breastfeeding for at least six months is also recommended as is vaccination against rotavirus . Oral rehydration solution ( ORS ) , which is clean water with modest amounts of salts and sugar , is the treatment of choice . Zinc tablets are also recommended . These treatments have been estimated to have saved 50 million children in the past 25 years . When people have diarrhea it is recommended that they continue to eat healthy food and babies continue to be breastfed . If commercial ORS are not available , homemade solutions may be used . In those with severe dehydration , intravenous fluids may be required . Most cases ; however , can be managed well with fluids by mouth . Antibiotics , while rarely used , may be recommended in a few cases such as those who have bloody diarrhea and a high fever , those with severe diarrhea following travelling , and those who grow specific bacteria or parasites in their stool . Loperamide may help decrease the number of bowel movements but is not recommended in those with severe disease .   About 1.7 to 5 billion cases of diarrhea occur per year . It is most common in developing countries , where young children get diarrhea on average three times a year . Total deaths from diarrhea are estimated at 1.26 million in 2013 -- down from 2.58 million in 1990 . In 2012 , it was the second most common cause of deaths in children younger than five ( 0.76 million or 11 % ) . Frequent episodes of diarrhea are also a common cause of malnutrition and the most common cause in those younger than five years of age . Other long term problems that can result include stunted growth and poor intellectual development .

Rich Passage is a tidal strait in Puget Sound , allowing access to Bremerton , Washington , Sinclair Inlet , and Dyes Inlet . It separates Bainbridge Island from the Manchester area of Kitsap Peninsula . Due to the activities at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard , Rich Passage has a high volume of marine traffic . The Seattle-Bremerton ferry , part of the Washington State Ferries , travels the length of Rich Passage on its route .   In addition to the many ferry trips each way per day , tugs with hawser tows and various types of naval and recreational craft all contribute to a considerable collision hazard , particularly at the sharp bend off Point Glover . Strong tidal conditions prevail in this vicinity , and deep-draft outbound vessels making the sharp turn may be unavoidably set well over to the eastern shore .   Fort Ward State Park and Manchester State Park are on the Rich Passage waterfront .   Rich Passage was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842 , to honor William Rich , the expedition 's botanist .

A remotely operated underwater vehicle ( ROV ) is a tethered underwater mobile device . This meaning is different from remote control vehicles operating on land or in the air . ROVs are unoccupied , highly maneuverable , and operated by a crew aboard a vessel . They are common in deep water industries such as offshore hydrocarbon extraction . They are linked to a host ship by a neutrally buoyant tether or , often when working in rough conditions or in deeper water , a load-carrying umbilical cable is used along with a tether management system ( TMS ) . The TMS is either a garage-like device which contains the ROV during lowering through the splash zone or , on larger work-class ROVs , a separate assembly which sits on top of the ROV . The purpose of the TMS is to lengthen and shorten the tether so the effect of cable drag where there are underwater currents is minimized . The umbilical cable is an armored cable that contains a group of electrical conductors and fiber optics that carry electric power , video , and data signals between the operator and the TMS . Where used , the TMS then relays the signals and power for the ROV down the tether cable . Once at the ROV , the electric power is distributed between the components of the ROV . However , in high-power applications , most of the electric power drives a high-power electric motor which drives a hydraulic pump . The pump is then used for propulsion and to power equipment such as torque tools and manipulator arms where electric motors would be too difficult to implement subsea . Most ROVs are equipped with at least a video camera and lights . Additional equipment is commonly added to expand the vehicle 's capabilities . These may include sonars , magnetometers , a still camera , a manipulator or cutting arm , water samplers , and instruments that measure water clarity , water temperature , water density , sound velocity , light penetration , and temperature .

Land recycling is the reuse of abandoned , vacant , or underused properties for redevelopment or repurposing .   Land recycling aims to ensure the reuse of developed land as part of : new developments ; cleaning up contaminated properties ; reuse and/or making use of used land surrounded by development or nearby infrastructure . End-uses from land recycling may include : mixed-use , residential , commercial , or industrial developments ; and/or public open space such as urban open space use by urban parks , community gardens ; or larger open space reserves such as regional parks .   Since many abandoned and underutilized properties lie within economically distressed and disadvantaged communities , land recycling often benefits and stimulates re-investment in historically under-served areas . The real or perceived presence of xenobiotic hazardous substances from historical previous uses or in situ land pollution , causing soil contamination and groundwater pollution , may complicate the redevelopment of such properties . Such environmentally distressed properties , with site cleanup and mitigation considerations , are commonly referred to as brownfields .

Lake Tahoe ( -LSB- ˈtɑːhoʊ -RSB- ) is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States . Lying at 6225 ft , it straddles the border between California and Nevada , west of Carson City . Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America , and at 122160280 acre.ft trails only the five Great Lakes as the largest by volume in the United States . Its depth is 1645 ft , making it the second deepest in the United States after Crater Lake in Oregon ( 1945 ft ) .   The lake was formed about 2 million years ago as part of the Lake Tahoe Basin , with the modern extent being shaped during the ice ages . It is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides . The area surrounding the lake is also referred to as Lake Tahoe , or simply Tahoe . More than 75 % of the lake 's watershed is national forest land , comprising the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the United States Forest Service .   Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction in both Nevada and California . It is home to winter sports , summer outdoor recreation , and scenery enjoyed throughout the year . Snow and ski resorts are a significant part of the area 's economy and reputation . The Nevada side also offers large casinos , with highways providing year-round access to the entire area .


Question: Such instances of tidal flooding might only result in accumulations that measure one or two feet high; however, these occurrences have been known to paralyze vehicular movement, inundate cellar spaces, impair vehicles, decimate grassy areas and woodland habitats, as well as contaminate water sources through saline intrusion.

 Impacts of Tidal Flooding: More Than Meets the Eye
Tidal flooding, characterized by seemingly minor accumulations of seawater only inches deep, presents significant challenges beyond its superficial appearance. Despite being relatively shallow, these events disrupt daily routines, causing road closures, swamping residential areas' lower floors, damaging vehicles caught unprepared, degrading local ecosystems, and contaminating freshwater sources with saline intrusion—a major concern for coastal communities relying on groundwater. When floodwaters recede, they leave behind layers of corrosive salts that linger on surfaces and infiltrate soil, affecting both built environments and natural landscapes alike. Vegetation struggles under the weight of persistent salinity changes; lush greenery turns brown, trees weaken, and native plant species face competition from more resilient, salt-tolerant varieties. Forests along coastlines suffer particularly harsh impacts, leading to long-term degradation and shifts in forest composition. Additionally, private drinking water supplies drawn from underground aquifers risk contamination if the saline front advances too far inland—an alarming scenario considering many regions depend solely on these subterranean reserves for potable use.

In essence, while tidal floods might initially seem benign given their modest height above ground level, their true impact extends much farther—posing serious threats to infrastructure integrity, public health through compromised water safety standards, ecological balance disruption via altered terrestrial conditions unsuitable for original inhabitants, and overall community resilience against recurrent environmental stressors exacerbated by ongoing climate change trends globally. Addressing this multifaceted challenge requires comprehensive adaptation strategies focusing on enhancing natural barriers’ protective capabilities, upgrading critical facilities prone to repeated exposure risks, promoting sustainable land-use practices minimizing vulnerability amplification effects, fostering robust emergency response frameworks ensuring swift recovery post-event occurrences, alongside cultivating awareness amongst stakeholders regarding proactive measures safeguarding assets against unseen adversities lurking beneath tranquil appearances typical among episodic inundations occurring periodically across vulnerable shorelines everywhere.

De Biesbosch ( ` forest of sedges ' or ` rushwoods ' ) National Park , is one of the largest national parks of the Netherlands and one of the last extensive areas of freshwater tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe . The Biesbosch consists of a rather large network of rivers and smaller and larger creeks with islands . The vegetation is mostly willow forests , although wet grasslands and fields of reed are common as well . The Biesbosch is an important wetland area for waterfowl and has a rich flora and fauna . It is especially important for migrating geese .

Lake Hammar is a saline lake in southeastern part of Iraq within the Hammar Marshes . It has an area of 600-1 ,350 km ² . Water level in the lake fluctuates , with maximum depths varying from 1.8 metres ( winter ) to 3.0 metres ( spring ) . The lake is an important wetland site for birds . The native inhabitants are Marsh Arabs , some of whom occupy villages on artificial , floating islands .   Hammar Lacus , a feature on Titan , the moon of Saturn , is named after Hammar Lake .

The Hunter Valley Floods ( also known as the Maitland Flood ) of February 1955 was a major flood on the Hunter River in New South Wales , Australia . They were one of the most devastating natural disasters in Australia 's history .   The flood overwhelmed rivers on both sides of the Great Dividing Range , creating an inland sea the size of England and Wales .  Worst hit was the inland city of Maitland , which is sited precariously on low-lying land on the Hunter , was completely inundated by floodwaters . A total of 25 lives were claimed during a week of flooding that washed away 58 homes and damaged 103 beyond repair . In Maitland alone , 2180 homes were invaded by water .

Delaware ( -LSB- ˈdɛləwɛər -RSB- ) is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern regions of the United States . It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland , to the northeast by New Jersey , and to the north by Pennsylvania . The state takes its name from Thomas West , 3rd Baron De La Warr , an English nobleman and Virginia 's first colonial governor .   Delaware occupies the northeastern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula and is the second smallest , the sixth least populous , but the sixth most densely populated of the 50 United States . Delaware is divided into three counties , the lowest number of counties of any state . From north to south , the three counties are New Castle , Kent , and Sussex . While the southern two counties have historically been predominantly agricultural , New Castle County has been more industrialized .   Before its coastline was explored by Europeans in the 16th century , Delaware was inhabited by several groups of Native Americans , including the Lenape in the north and Nanticoke in the south . It was initially colonized by Dutch traders at Zwaanendael , near the present town of Lewes , in 1631 . Delaware was one of the 13 colonies participating in the American Revolution . On December 7 , 1787 , Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States , and has since promoted itself as `` The First State '' .

Dew is water in the form of droplets that appears on thin , exposed objects in the morning or evening due to condensation . As the exposed surface cools by radiating its heat , atmospheric moisture condenses at a rate greater than that at which it can evaporate , resulting in the formation of water droplets .   When temperatures are low enough , dew takes the form of ice ; this form is called frost .   Because dew is related to the temperature of surfaces , in late summer it forms most easily on surfaces that are not warmed by conducted heat from deep ground , such as grass , leaves , railings , car roofs , and bridges .   Dew should not be confused with guttation , which is the process by which plants release excess water from the tips of their leaves .

Dead zones are hypoxic ( low-oxygen ) areas in the world 's oceans and large lakes , caused by `` excessive nutrient pollution from human activities coupled with other factors that deplete the oxygen required to support most marine life in bottom and near-bottom water . ( NOAA ) . '' In the 1970s oceanographers began noting increased instances of dead zones . These occur near inhabited coastlines , where aquatic life is most concentrated . ( The vast middle portions of the oceans , which naturally have little life , are not considered `` dead zones '' . )   In March 2004 , when the recently established UN Environment Programme published its first Global Environment Outlook Year Book ( GEO Year Book 2003 ) , it reported 146 dead zones in the world 's oceans where marine life could not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels . Some of these were as small as a square kilometre ( 0.4 mi ² ) , but the largest dead zone covered 70,000 square kilometres ( 27,000 mi ² ) . A 2008 study counted 405 dead zones worldwide .

The Laguna Madre is a long , shallow , hypersaline lagoon along the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Nueces , Kenedy , Kleberg , Willacy and Cameron Counties in Texas , United States . It is separated by the roughly 20 mi long Saltillo Flats land bridge into Upper and Lower lagoons . The two are joined by the Intracoastal Waterway , which has been dredged through the lagoon . Cumulatively , Laguna Madre is approximately 130 miles ( 209 km ) long , the length of Padre Island . The main extensions include Baffin Bay in Upper Laguna Madre , Red Fish Bay just below the Saltillo Flats , and South Bay near the Mexican border .   The lagoon 's ecosystem is protected by the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and the Padre Island National Seashore , as well as the privately owned King Ranch . The human history predates the formation of the Laguna Madre , and settlements have been established at Port Isabel and Port Mansfield on the lagoon 's shores .

Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land , including :   living elements , such as flora or fauna ; or what is commonly called gardening , the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beautiful environment within the landscape .  natural elements such as landforms , terrain shape and elevation , or bodies of water ; and  abstract elements such as the weather and lighting conditions .  Landscaping requires expertise in horticulture and artistic design .

A day is a unit of time . In common usage , it is either an interval equal to 24 hours or daytime , the consecutive period of time during which the Sun is above the horizon . The period of time during which the Earth completes one rotation with respect to the Sun is called a solar day . Several definitions of this universal human concept are used according to context , need and convenience . In 1960 , the second was redefined in terms of the orbital motion of the Earth , and was designated the SI base unit of time . The unit of measurement `` day '' , redefined in 1960 as 86 400 SI seconds and symbolized d , is not an SI unit , but is accepted for use with SI . A civil day is usually 86 400 seconds , plus or minus a possible leap second in Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) , and occasionally plus or minus an hour in those locations that change from or to daylight saving time . The word day may also refer to a day of the week or to a calendar date , as in answer to the question , `` On which day ? '' The life patterns of humans and many other species are related to Earth 's solar day and the day-night cycle ( see circadian rhythms ) .   In recent decades the average length of a solar day on Earth has been about 86 400.002 seconds ( 24.000 000 6 hours ) and there are about 365.242 2 solar days in one mean tropical year . Because celestial orbits are not perfectly circular , and thus objects travel at different speeds at various positions in their orbit , a solar day is not the same length of time throughout the orbital year . A day , understood as the span of time it takes for the Earth to make one entire rotation  with respect to the celestial background or a distant star ( assumed to be fixed ) , is called a stellar day . This period of rotation is about 4 minutes less than 24 hours ( 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds ) and there are about 366.242 2 stellar days in one mean tropical year ( one stellar day more than the number of solar days ) . Mainly due to tidal effects , the Earth 's rotational period is not constant , resulting in further minor variations for both solar days and stellar `` days '' . Other planets and moons have stellar and solar days of different lengths to Earth 's .

Langone Park is a waterfront park in the North End of Boston , Massachusetts . It was named for Massachusetts state senator Joseph A. Langone , Jr. , and his wife Clementina Langone . Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted , the park features a Little League Baseball field , a playground , and three bocce courts . It is located on Commercial Street at the edge of Boston Harbor , immediately to the west of the Andrew P. Puopolo Jr. . Athletic Field .   The park includes much of the area inundated by the 1919 Great Molasses Flood .   To the southwest the park borders on Copp 's Hill Terrace and further south is Copp 's Hill Burial Ground . Both sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places .


Question: Such instances of tidal flooding may typically involve mere one-to-two-foot accumulations; however, these occurrences have been known to paralyze vehicular movement, inundate cellar spaces, impair motor vehicles, devastate grassy areas and woodland ecosystems, as well as contaminate water sources through saline intrusion.

 Impacts of Tidal Flooding
Tidal flooding, characterized by shallow inundations typically only a few feet high, has significant consequences beyond its apparent depth. Such events frequently obstruct roadways, causing major disruptions to daily commutes and emergency services. Homes near coastal areas suffer when basements become flooded, leading to extensive property damages and costly repairs. Vehicles caught unprepared face severe corrosion risks from saline waters, impacting both functionality and resale value. Moreover, persistent exposure to saltwater erodes local flora, threatening delicate ecological balances maintained by grassy meadows and forested zones. Wells contaminated by seawater intrusion pose serious health hazards through tainted drinking supplies, necessitating expensive desalination treatments before safe use. Although seemingly minor compared to catastrophic hurricanes or tsunamis, recurrent tidal surges exact substantial tolls on communities' economic resilience and residents’ quality of life.
The original document discusses various aspects related to wetlands - their definition, importance, distribution globally, threats faced & conservation measures taken; whereas here we focus specifically upon how even relatively low-level tidal flooding (often underappreciated) wreak havoc across multiple dimensions affecting infrastructure integrity, household finances, public safety concerns arising out of compromised potable water sources etc., highlighting urgent need for adaptive strategies against rising sea levels exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change impacts. Both documents share common themes around environmental vulnerabilities yet differ significantly regarding context specificity – former broadly covers entire spectrum encompassing fresh vs marine environments while latter zeroes-in exclusively onto scenarios triggered solely via periodic incursions brought forth courtesy lunar gravitational pulls amplified amidst ongoing planetary warming trends.

In medicine , decompensation is the functional deterioration of a previously working structure or system . Decompensation may occur due to fatigue , stress , illness , or old age . When a system is `` compensated '' , it is able to function despite stressors or defects . Decompensation describes an inability to compensate for these deficiencies . It is a general term commonly used in medicine to describe a variety of situations .

Richardson Bay ( originally Richardson 's Bay ) is a shallow , ecologically rich arm of San Francisco Bay , managed under a Joint Powers Agency of four northern California cities . The 911 acre Richardson Bay Sanctuary was acquired in the early 1960s by the National Audubon Society . The bay was named for William A. Richardson , early 19th century sea captain and builder in San Francisco .   Richardson Bay is one of the most pristine estuaries on the Pacific Coast in spite of its urbanized periphery , since it supports extensive eelgrass areas and sizable undisturbed intertidal habitats . It is a feeding and resting area for a panoply of estuarine and pelagic birds , while its associated marshes and littoral zones support a variety of animal and plant life . Richardson Bay has been designated as an Important Bird Area ( IBA ) , based upon its large number of annual bird visitors and residents , its sightings of California clapper rail and its strategic location in the flyway . The bay 's waters are subject to a `` no discharge '' rule to protect the elaborate and fragile ecosystems present , including a complex fishery , diverse mollusk populations and even marine mammals such as the harbor seal .   Owing to its lack of depth and complicated channel structure , Richardson Bay is limited in boating uses to kayaking and small sailing craft . There are extensive hiking and bicycling paths at the bay perimeter , especially in the shore areas of Mill Valley and the town of Tiburon .

In fishkeeping , a refugium is an appendage to a marine , brackish , or freshwater fish tank that shares the same water supply . It is a separate sump , connected to the main show tank . It is a `` refugium '' in the sense that it permits organisms to be maintained that would not survive in the main system , whether food animals , anaerobic denitrifying bacteria , or photosynthesizers . For some applications water flow is limited in order to protect plants or animals that require slow flow . The refugium light cycle can be operated opposite to the main tank , in order to keep total system pH more stable ( due to the uptake of acid-forming CO2 by photosynthesis occurring in the refugium during its `` daylight '' hours ) . One volume guideline for a refugium is 1:10 main tank volume .   A refugium may be used for one or more purposes such as denitrification , nutrient export , plankton production , circulation , surface agitation to improve oxygen exchange with the atmosphere or even aesthetic purposes .

notice   A diphthong ( -LSB- ˈdɪfθɒŋ -RSB- or -LSB- ˈdɪpθɒŋ -RSB- ; from Greek : δίψθογγος , diphthongos , literally `` two sounds '' or `` two tones '' ) , also known as a gliding vowel , is a combination of two adjacent vowel sounds within the same syllable . Technically , a diphthong is a vowel with two different targets : that is , the tongue ( and/or other parts of the speech apparatus ) moves during the pronunciation of the vowel . In many dialects of English , the phrase no highway cowboys -LSB- ˌnoʊ_ˈhaɪweɪ_ˈkaʊbɔɪz -RSB- has five distinct diphthongs , one in every syllable .   Diphthongs contrast with monophthongs , where the tongue or other speech organs do not move and the syllable contains only a single vowel sound . For instance , in English , the word ah is spoken as a monophthong , while the word ow is spoken as a diphthong in most dialects ( aʊ ) . Where two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables -- for example , in the English word re-elect -- the result is described as hiatus , not as a diphthong .   Diphthongs often form when separate vowels are run together in rapid speech during a conversation . However , there are also unitary diphthongs , as in the English examples above , which are heard by listeners as single-vowel sounds ( phonemes ) .   Diphthongs use two vowel sounds in one syllable to make a speech sound .

Diaphragmatic breathing , abdominal breathing , belly breathing or deep breathing is breathing that is done by contracting the diaphragm , a muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity . Air enters the lungs and the belly expands during this type of breathing .   This deep breathing is marked by expansion of the abdomen rather than the chest when breathing . It is a form of complementary and alternative treatment .   Diaphragmatic breathing is also known scientifically as eupnea , which is a natural and relaxed form of breathing in all mammals . Eupnea occurs in mammals whenever they are in a state of relaxation , i.e. when there is no clear and present danger in their environment .

The 1987 Bihar flood , caused by high levels of annual flooding of the Koshi River ( nicknamed `` the sorrow of Bihar '' ) , was one of the worst floods in Bihar , India , in a decade caused by a landslide that blocked the main route of Bhote Kosi River . This resulted from chunks of earth falling into the river ; thus , building a damn approximately 1 km in length . An enormous lake formed behind the damn causing the tragic flood that held between 28 and 32 lakh cusecs of water . 1399 people and 5302 animals lost their lives and nearly 29 million people were affected in 30 districts , 382 blocks , 6,112 panchayat , and 24,518 villages . Government figures list damage to crops at an estimated 68 billion Indian rupees and damage to public property at 68 million rupees .  This particular flood is one of many floods that happen in Bihar , India . In fact , the state of Bihar has the most severe flooding as compared to other areas of the India . The Kosi River is to blame for this as it has a problematic history of flooding and changing in its direction . Furthermore , this river is located at the northern part of the Bihar plains in eastern India and is an important tributary in the Ganga river system .

Land art , earthworks ( coined by Robert Smithson ) , or Earth art is an art movement in which landscape and the work of art are inextricably linked . It is also an art form that is created in nature , using natural materials such as soil , rock ( bed rock , boulders , stones ) , organic media ( logs , branches , leaves ) , and water with introduced materials such as concrete , metal , asphalt , or mineral pigments . Sculptures are not placed in the landscape , rather , the landscape is the means of their creation . Often earth moving equipment is involved . The works frequently exist in the open , located well away from civilization , left to change and erode under natural conditions . Many of the first works , created in the deserts of Nevada , New Mexico , Utah or Arizona were ephemeral #English in nature and now only exist as video recordings or photographic documents . They also pioneered a category of art called site-specific sculpture , designed for a particular outdoor location .

A railroad car or railcar ( American and Canadian English ) , railway wagon or railway carriage ( UK and UIC ) , also called a train car or train wagon , is a vehicle used for the carrying of cargo or passengers on a rail transport system ( a railroad/railway ) . Such cars , when coupled together and hauled by one or more locomotives , form a train . Alternatively , some passenger cars are self-propelled in which case they may be either single railcars or make up multiple units .   The term `` car '' is commonly used by itself in American English when a rail context is implicit . Indian English sometimes uses `` bogie '' in the same manner , though the term has other meanings in other variants of English . In American English , `` railcar '' is a generic term for a railway vehicle ; in other countries `` railcar '' refers specifically to a self-propelled , powered , railway vehicle .   Although some cars exist for the railroad 's own use -- for track maintenance purposes , for example -- most carry a revenue-earning load of passengers or freight , and may be classified accordingly as passenger cars or coaches on the one hand or freight cars ( or wagons ) on the other .

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated . Common examples include the reflection of light , sound and water waves . The law of reflection says that for specular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected . Mirrors exhibit specular reflection .   In acoustics , reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar . In geology , it is important in the study of seismic waves . Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water . Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave , besides visible light . Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar . Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special `` grazing '' mirrors .

Real estate is `` property consisting of land and the buildings on it , along with its natural resources such as crops , minerals or water ; immovable property of this nature ; an interest vested in this ( also ) an item of real property , ( more generally ) buildings or housing in general . Also : the business of real estate ; the profession of buying , selling , or renting land , buildings or housing . ''  It is a legal term used in jurisdictions whose legal system is derived from English common law , such as India , the United Kingdom , United States , Canada , Pakistan , Australia , and New Zealand .


Question: Though typically only one to two feet in depth, these recurrent tidal inundations have significant impacts; they frequently obstruct vehicular movement, flood building foundations, corrode vehicles, devastate grassy areas and woodland ecosystems, and contaminate groundwater sources with saline intrusion.

 Coastal Flooding Consequences
Even when coastal flooding results in shallow inundations merely inches to feet high, the impacts can prove severe and far-reaching. Such events frequently obstruct roadways, causing major disruptions to daily commutes; flood residential areas, leading to soggy basement spaces; inflict costly damages upon vehicles caught unprepared; devastate local vegetation, turning lush greenery into barren wastelands; and contaminate fresh groundwater sources with saline intrusion, posing health risks to communities reliant on well-water supplies. Despite seemingly minor depths, these occurrences demonstrate significant power to disrupt ecosystems and livelihoods alike, highlighting the need for robust adaptation strategies against rising sea levels exacerbated by climate change.
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A deep foundation is a type of foundation which transfers building loads to the earth farther down from the surface than a shallow foundation does , to a subsurface layer or a range of depths .   A pile is a vertical structural element of a deep foundation , driven or drilled deep into the ground at the building site .

Regrading is the process of grading for raising and/or lowering the levels of land . Such a project can also be referred to as a regrade .   Regrading may be done on a small scale ( as in preparation of a house site ) or on quite a large scale ( as in major reconfiguration of the terrain of a city , such as the Denny Regrade in Seattle ) .   Regrading is typically performed to make land more level ( flatter ) , in which case it is sometimes called levelling . ) Levelling can have the consequence of making other nearby slopes steeper , and potentially unstable or prone to erosion .

Lake Crescent is a deep lake located entirely within Olympic National Park in Clallam County , Washington , United States , approximately 17 mi west of Port Angeles , Washington on U.S. Route 101 and nearby to the small community of Piedmont . At an official maximum depth of 624 ft , also the maximum depth of the depth sounder used to find that depth ( see depth section ) , it is officially the second deepest lake in Washington . Unofficial depth measurements of more than 1000 ft have been rumored in the region for years , although this figure has recently been proven false after a lake-wide bathymetric survey was performed from 2013 to 2014 by Eian Ray and Jeff Enge . The results of this survey showed the maximum depth as being 596 feet . Using GIS statistical analysis , this survey also showed the lake contains approximately 0.5 cubic miles of fresh water .   Lake Crescent is known for its brilliant blue waters and exceptional clarity , caused by a lack of nitrogen in the water which inhibits the growth of algae . It is located in a popular recreational area which is home to a number of trails , including the Spruce Railroad Trail , Pyramid Mountain trail , and the Barnes Creek trail to Marymere Falls . The Spruce Railroad Trail follows the grade of what was once the tracks of a logging railroad along the shores of the lake . Following this trail on the north side of the lake , one can find the entrance to an old railroad tunnel as well as `` Devils Punch Bowl '' , a popular swimming and diving area .

Delaware ( -LSB- ˈdɛləwɛər -RSB- ) is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern regions of the United States . It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland , to the northeast by New Jersey , and to the north by Pennsylvania . The state takes its name from Thomas West , 3rd Baron De La Warr , an English nobleman and Virginia 's first colonial governor .   Delaware occupies the northeastern portion of the Delmarva Peninsula and is the second smallest , the sixth least populous , but the sixth most densely populated of the 50 United States . Delaware is divided into three counties , the lowest number of counties of any state . From north to south , the three counties are New Castle , Kent , and Sussex . While the southern two counties have historically been predominantly agricultural , New Castle County has been more industrialized .   Before its coastline was explored by Europeans in the 16th century , Delaware was inhabited by several groups of Native Americans , including the Lenape in the north and Nanticoke in the south . It was initially colonized by Dutch traders at Zwaanendael , near the present town of Lewes , in 1631 . Delaware was one of the 13 colonies participating in the American Revolution . On December 7 , 1787 , Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States , and has since promoted itself as `` The First State '' .

Raritan Bay is a bay located at the southern portion of Lower New York Bay between the U.S. states of New York and New Jersey and is part of the New York Bight . The bay is bounded on the northwest by New York 's Staten Island , on the west by Perth Amboy , New Jersey , on the south by the Raritan Bayshore communities of Monmouth County , New Jersey , and on the east by Sandy Hook Bay . The bay is named after the Raritans , a branch of the Lenape tribe who lived in the vicinity of the bay for thousands of years prior to the arrival of Dutch colonists in the 17th century .

The 1999 Odisha cyclone ( IMD designation BOB 03 , JTWC designation 05B ) was the strongest recorded tropical cyclone in the North Indian Ocean and among the most destructive in the region . The 1999 Odisha cyclone organized into a tropical depression in the Andaman Sea on 25 October , though its origins could be traced back to an area of storms in the Sulu Sea four days prior . The disturbance gradually strengthened as it took a west-northwesterly path , reaching cyclonic storm strength the next day . Taking advantage of highly favorable conditions , the storm rapidly intensified , attaining super cyclonic storm intensity on 28 October before peaking with winds of 260 km/h ( 160 mph ) and a record-low pressure of 912 mbar ( hPa ; 26.93 inHg ) . The storm maintained this intensity as it made landfall on Odisha on 29 October . The cyclone steadily weakened due to persistent land interaction and dry air , remaining quasi-stationary for two days before slowly drifting offshore as a much weaker system ; the storm dissipated on 1 November over the Bay of Bengal .   Although its primary effects were felt in a localized area of India , the outer fringes of the super cyclone impacted Myanmar and Bangladesh . Ten people were killed in the former , while two were killed in the later by the storm 's rainbands . The storm was the most severe to strike Odisha in the 20th century , raking the state and adjacent areas with high storm surge , powerful winds , and torrential rainfall . The storm 's impacts exacerbated the damage caused by a very severe cyclone that struck the same region less than two weeks earlier . The 5-6 m ( 16-20 ft ) surge brought water up to 35 km ( 20 mi ) inland , carrying along with it coastal debris and inundating towns and villages . The surge combined with heavy rains to produce widespread flooding , damaging around 1.6 million homes and causing rivers to breach 20,005 flood embankments . The storm 's effects destroyed numerous crops , including sugar cane , rice , and other winter-time harvests . Although estimates of the death toll varied significantly -- at times suggesting 30,000 fatalities -- the Government of India enumerated 9,887 fatalities in the country , of which a majority were caused by storm surge ; over 8,000 deaths occurred in Jagatsinghpur . The total damage cost of the destruction wrought by the super cyclone amounted to US$ 4.44 billion .   Recovery efforts were extensive following the storm 's passage . The Government of India allocated 3 billion ( US$ 69.3 million ) to the Odishan state government , supplementing earlier contributions made towards relief from the earlier cyclone . Various branches of the Indian Armed Forces were dispatched to aid the recovery efforts . Contributions from foreign governments amounted to nearly US$ 53 million , with a majority allocated by the United Kingdom . Alongside foreign and domestic government contributions , between 12-14 international aid agencies concurrently participated in relief efforts in the storm 's aftermath .

Land recycling is the reuse of abandoned , vacant , or underused properties for redevelopment or repurposing .   Land recycling aims to ensure the reuse of developed land as part of : new developments ; cleaning up contaminated properties ; reuse and/or making use of used land surrounded by development or nearby infrastructure . End-uses from land recycling may include : mixed-use , residential , commercial , or industrial developments ; and/or public open space such as urban open space use by urban parks , community gardens ; or larger open space reserves such as regional parks .   Since many abandoned and underutilized properties lie within economically distressed and disadvantaged communities , land recycling often benefits and stimulates re-investment in historically under-served areas . The real or perceived presence of xenobiotic hazardous substances from historical previous uses or in situ land pollution , causing soil contamination and groundwater pollution , may complicate the redevelopment of such properties . Such environmentally distressed properties , with site cleanup and mitigation considerations , are commonly referred to as brownfields .

Rhizophora mangle , known as the red mangrove , is distributed in estuarine ecosystems throughout the tropics . Its viviparous `` seeds , '' in actuality called propagules , become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree . These are dispersed by water until eventually embedding in the shallows .   Rhizophora mangle grows on aerial prop roots , which arch above the water level , giving stands of this tree the characteristic `` mangrove '' appearance . It is a valuable plant in Florida , Louisiana , and Texas coastal ecosystems . In its native habitat it is threatened by invasive species such as the Brazilian pepper tree ( Schinus terebinthifolius ) . The red mangrove itself is considered an invasive species in some locations , such as Hawaii , where it forms dense , monospecific thickets . R. mangle thickets , however , provide nesting and hunting habitat for a diverse array of organisms , including fish , birds , and crocodiles .

Rasputitsa ( -LSB- распу́тица , p = rɐsˈputʲɪtsə -RSB- ) is a season when travel on unpaved roads becomes difficult , owing to muddy conditions , either from autumnal rains or spring thaw . It also refers to the condition of the roads , during those seasons .

In military operations , reconnaissance is the exploration outside an area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about natural features and enemy presence .   Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops ( Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol , U.S. Army Rangers , cavalry scout , or military intelligence specialists ) , ships or submarines , manned/unmanned reconnaissance aircraft , satellites , or by setting up covert observation posts . Espionage normally is not reconnaissance , because reconnaissance is a military 's special forces operating ahead of its main forces ; spies are non-combatants operating behind enemy lines .   Often called `` recce '' ( British and Canadian English ) or `` recon '' ( American and Australian English ) , the associated verb is reconnaître .


Question: Alongside the Western seaboard, an atmospheric condition which previously directed trillions of liters of oceanic mass westward into Asian territories has begun reversing course; consequently, within the foreseeable future, coastal regions encompassing Californian and Oregonian landscapes will witness precipitous elevations in seawater levels. This phenomenon can be attributed to alterations in prevailing wind patterns coupled with thermal expansion effects associated with ongoing climatic changes.

 Climate Change and Coastal Impacts: A Focus on Oregon & California
As the effects of climate change become more pronounced along the Pacific Coast, coastal communities in Oregon and California face significant challenges ahead. Historically, a prevailing oceanic current known as the "Pacific Decadal Oscillation" redirected vast quantities of seawater away from North America’s West Coast towards Asian shores. However, recent studies indicate that this phenomenon is waning, leading experts to predict rapid sea-level rises affecting states like Oregon and California within the next few decades.
These two states boast unique geographical features stretching across varied landscapes – from dense forests in northern reaches down through fertile valleys, bustling metropolises, all culminating into expansive deserts near southern borders. With cities such as Portland (Oregon) and Los Angeles (California), alongside numerous smaller towns hugging picturesque shorelines, millions will soon confront encroaching waters threatening infrastructure, ecosystems, and livelihoods alike.
While renowned for sunny beaches and mild climates typical of Mediterranean environments, California encompasses ecological diversity unparalleled elsewhere; ranging from towering Redwoods dominating Northern territories right up until arid expanses characteristic closer South-Eastern boundaries. Similarly rich cultural tapestry defines life here too — blending indigenous traditions dating back millennia against cutting-edge innovation shaping tomorrow's trends globally!
Historical records reveal early settlement by native peoples long before Europeans arrived via maritime exploration missions spanning sixteenth-century timelines onwards. Subsequent colonization under Spanish rule eventually transitioned control onto Mexican hands post-independence struggles circa mid-nineteenth century. Ultimately annexation followed suit shortly thereafter amidst heightened tensions precipitated largely around gold discoveries triggering mass migrations overnight transforming sleepy settlements virtually overnight! Fast forward nearly two hundred years later finds us witnessing seismic shifts yet again albeit triggered instead by atmospheric anomalies rather than terrestrial ones...
Today if considered independently apart from federal oversight mechanisms governing domestic affairs nationwide, California alone ranks amongst top ten economies worldwide based solely upon gross domestic product calculations excluding external trade balances altogether! Additionally boasting impressive figures regarding employment opportunities generated specifically within financial sectors coupled closely together alongside governmental agencies operating regionally speaking... Not forgetting either technological advancements spearheaded locally nor burgeoning creative industries flourishing seemingly everywhere you look nowadays really!
Agriculture remains another key contributor despite accounting merely fractionally overall compared against aforementioned categories mentioned earlier still nonetheless plays pivotal role ensuring food security domestically whilst simultaneously exporting surplus produce overseas regularly thereby cementing reputation even further beyond already established parameters set forth initially many generations ago prior indeed!

In summary, while California enjoys robust economic health bolstered significantly thanks partly owing to thriving tech hubs plus diversified portfolio comprising myriad sub

La Jolla Shores is a beach and popular vacation/residential community of the same name in La Jolla , San Diego , California . The quaint La Jolla Shores business district is a relaxed , mixed-use village encircling Laureate Park , on Avenida de la Playa in the village of La Jolla Shores .   The beach is approximately one mile long and stretches from the sea cliffs just north of La Jolla Cove to Black 's Beach south of Torrey Pines State Park . Shores meets the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus and Kellogg Park , encompasses the Scripps Pier and borders the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve to the south . The beach is a popular launch point for kayakers as it is the only beach boat launch in the San Diego city limits . The beach is also popular among stand up paddlers , swimmers and snorkelers . During certain times of year you can see leopard sharks , stingrays and other sealife .   Described by the Orange County Register as `` the best beach in the area '' , La Jolla Shores regularly features in the TruTV show , Beach Patrol : San Diego and Lifeguard on The Weather Channel .

Lake Waccamaw is a unique fresh water lake located in Columbus County in North Carolina . The lake is oval in shape measuring roughly 5.2 mi by 3.5 mi covering 8938 acre surface area with an average depth of 7.5 ft and a shoreline of about 14 mi . The marginal 70 % of the lake bottom is composed of clear sand , whereas the central 30 % is overlaid with a deposit of fibrous and pulpy peat . The lake is fed by four creeks : First , Second , Third , and Big Creeks . The lake outlet forms the Waccamaw River which flows southeasterly to empty into the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown , South Carolina   It is the largest of the natural Carolina Bay Lakes ( Bladen Lake Group ) . The term `` Bay '' Lake stems from the abundance of bay trees ( Magnolia virginiana L. , Gordonia lasianthus Ellis , and Persea spp. , Frey , 1949 ) growing in the numerous swampy oval depressions on the Carolina coastal plain . The lake has been estimated to be 15,000 -30,000 years old , although older fossils have been found upon the shores , and in 2008 a whale fossil was found in the lake . Scientists have removed the bones of a whale that they say may date back 1 - 3 million years . The skull of the whale has been restored and is currently on display at Lake Waccamaw State Park through longstanding loan from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences .

Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean . Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania vary , with it being defined in various ways , often geopolitically or geographically . In the geopolitical conception used by the United Nations , International Olympic Committee , and many atlases , the Oceanic region includes Australia and the nations of the Pacific from Papua New Guinea east , but not the Malay Archipelago or Indonesian New Guinea . The term is sometimes used more specifically to denote Australasia as a geographic continent ,  or biogeographically as a synonym for either the Australasian ecozone ( Wallacea and Australasia ) or the Pacific ecozone ( Melanesia , Polynesia , and Micronesia apart either from New Zealand or from mainland New Guinea ) .   Although Christmas Island and the Cocos ( Keeling ) Islands belong to the Commonwealth of Australia and are inhabited , they are nearer Indonesia than the Australian mainland , and are commonly associated with Asia instead of Oceania .

The Kutai sedimentary basin extends from the central highlands of Borneo , across the eastern coast of the island and into the Makassar Strait . With an area of 60,000 km2 , and depths up to 15 km , the Kutai is the largest and deepest Tertiary age basin in Indonesia . Plate tectonic evolution in the Indonesian region of SE Asia has produced a diverse array of basins in the Cenozoic . The Kutai is an extensional basin in a general foreland setting . Its geologic evolution begins in the mid Eocene and involves phases of extension and rifting , thermal sag , and isostatic subsidence . Rapid , high volume , sedimentation related to uplift and inversion began in the Early Miocene . The different stages of Kutai basin evolution can be roughly correlated to regional and local tectonic events . It is also likely that regional climate , namely the onset of the equatorial ever wet monsoon in early Miocene , has affected the geologic evolution of Borneo and the Kutai basin through the present day . Basin fill is ongoing in the lower Kutai basin , as the modern Mahakam River delta progrades east across the continental shelf of Borneo .

A lateral eruption , also called a flank eruption or lateral blast if explosive , is a volcanic eruption that takes place on the flanks of a volcano instead of at the summit . Lateral eruptions are typical at rift zones where a volcano is breaking apart . Since it is easier for molten rock to flow laterally out the sides of weak flanks , the flank gives way before magma is pushed up through a conduit that feeds magma to the summit . These features are commonly found at shield volcanoes and produce basaltic lava flows and cinder cones .   Lateral blasts are understood to be created by immediate decompression of a magma chamber lying not far below the flanks of a volcano . This occurred during the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the U.S. state of Washington , and also along the base or flanks of Mount Pelée 's lava dome during its 1902 eruption on the northern tip of the French overseas department of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles island arc of the Caribbean . As was observed during the Mount St. Helens eruption , the rapid decompression of magma coupled with the subsidence of the mountain flank can briefly subject the surrounding landscape to the full explosive force of the volcano , directed laterally , or diagonally , instead of vertically . Though only lasting a few seconds , this direct lateral exposure to the explosive forces , along with subsequent pyroclastic flows and lahars , scours out an area of devastation originating from the volcano roughly in the shape of a cone that can span hundreds of square kilometers . Areas close to the volcano are generally sterilized , with damage becoming gradually less severe further away from the volcano .

Redband trout are a group of three recognized subspecies of rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ) . They occur in three distinct regions in Pacific basin tributaries and endorheic basins in the western United States . The three subspecies are the Columbia River redband trout ( O. m. gairdneri ) , the McCloud River redband trout ( O. m. stonei ) and the Great Basin redband trout ( O. m. newberrii ) .   The Columbia River redband trout is found in the Columbia River and its tributaries in Montana , Oregon , Washington and Idaho . Anadromous populations of O. m. gairdneri are known as redband steelhead . The McCloud River redband trout is found in small tributaries of the McCloud River and Pit River which are tributaries of California 's Sacramento River . The Great Basin redband trout is found in seven distinct basins in southeastern Oregon , and parts of California and Nevada on the periphery of the Great Basin . Redband trout have often been confused with cutthroat trout ( Oncorynchus clarki ) . Redband trout are prized game fish .   Throughout their distribution , the redband trout have been facing declines due to altered or destroyed habitats , introduction of exotic and hatchery-raised fish species and seasonal drought . However , as of 2000 , the population of Great Basin redband trout was not a candidate for listing as threatened or endangered by the standards established by the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service .

Reid Glacier is an alpine glacier located on the west slope of Mount Hood in the U.S. state of Oregon . It ranges in elevation from about 9800 to . The glacier is the source of the Sandy River . The upper extent of the glacier is known for extensive crevasses .   The glacier is a remnant of the massive glaciers that formed during the last ice age . It is bounded on the north by Yokum Ridge which also defines the southern side of Sandy Glacier , and by a ridge on the south bounding the north side of Zigzag Glacier . The eastern and upper reaches of this ridge include Illumination Rock . The uppermost portion of the glacier is below Leuthold Couloir . The glacier lies entirely within Mount Hood Wilderness .   Between 1907 and 2004 , Reid Glacier lost 35 % of its surface area . The glacier terminus has retreated by 1607 ft over the same time period .

The Lakeside Apartments District neighborhood , also known as The Gold Coast , and simply as The Lakeside , is one of Oakland 's historic residential neighborhoods between the Downtown district and Lake Merritt . In the context of a Cultural Heritage Survey , the City of Oakland officially named most of the blocks of the neighborhood `` The Lakeside Apartments District , '' and designated it as a local historic district with architecturally significant historic places , and Areas of Primary Importance ( APIs ) . The greater neighborhood includes the interior blocks officially designated as a local historic district and the ` Gold Coast ' peripheral areas along Lakeside Drive , 20th Street , and the west edge of Lake Merritt , areas closer to 14th Street and the Civic Center district , and blocks adjacent to downtown along Harrison Street .   The district is characterized by a predominance of rent-stabilized apartments , mixed-use buildings , and a long history of regional mass transit connections serving its central location . In recent years , mid-rise , mixed-use , market rate , and affordable rental housing has been planned , proposed , approved , constructed , and inhabited . At the present , other developers have proposed market-rate condominium skyscrapers and other high-rise towers which have idled in various stages of the planning process . From 2007 to 2009 , the Oakland Planning Commission revised zoning and building height regulations for the neighborhood .

The 1981 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December . These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean . There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean -- the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India . The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) , while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) releases unofficial advisories . An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November . Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45 ° E and 100 ° E are included in the season by the IMD .

Rajat ( `` Raj '' ) Parr is an Indian-American sommelier turned winemaker , who oversaw the wine program of the Michael Mina restaurant group before starting his own wineries in Oregon and the Central Coast of California . Sandhi is his label of purchased grapes while Lompoc , Domaine de la Cote , and Evening Land all are productions from his and Sashi Moorman 's ( his business partner ) vineyards . He produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay exclusively , biodynamically and organically . His winemaking philosophy is based on little to no manipulation of the final product by never inoculating nor over-ripening .


Question: Alongside the Western seaboard, an atmospheric condition which previously directed trillions of liters of oceanic mass westwards across the Pacific Ocean is currently subsiding; consequently, over the next several generations there's a high probability for rapid increases in seawater levels impacting coastal regions including Washington, California and Oregon. This change could significantly affect not only natural ecosystems but also human settlements along these vulnerable coastlines as they face greater risks associated with flooding events driven by rising seas exacerbated further still under projected scenarios involving continued greenhouse gas emissions leading onto more extreme weather patterns overall globally speaking too!

 Climate Change Impacts Along the Pacific Coast
In recent years, significant changes along America’s Pacific coast highlight growing concerns related to climate variability. A prevailing oceanic phenomenon, characterized by vast volumes of seawater being drawn eastwards across the Pacific Ocean toward Asian shores, appears to be reversing course. Experts predict that within ensuing decades, coastal regions stretching from Northern California up through Oregon will witness rapid increases in sea levels. Historically, the dynamic interplay between land masses and bodies of water shaped what we recognize today as the majestic landscapes found throughout North America's farthest reaches—the fabled "American West". Traditionally encompassing territories situated beyond traditional frontiers—initially defined roughly around eastern mountain chains before expanding progressively farther into continental expanses—this area boasts diverse ecosystems ranging from deserts and grasslands to towering forests and expansive marine environments. Today, scientists emphasize how alterations brought forth by shifting weather patterns pose novel challenges requiring urgent attention if cherished landmarks are to remain intact amidst rising tides.

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The Red Desert is a high altitude desert and sagebrush steppe located in south central Wyoming , comprising approximately 9,320 square miles ( 24,000 km ² ) . Among the natural features in the Red Desert region are the Great Divide Basin , a unique endorheic drainage basin formed by a division in the Continental Divide , and the Killpecker Sand Dunes , the largest living dune system in the United States . In the 19th century , the Oregon , California and Mormon Trails tracked through the northern and western regions of the Red Desert after crossing the Continental Divide at South Pass . Today , busy Interstate 80 bisects the desert 's southern region while gas field roads cross the desert .   The majority of the Red Desert is public land managed by the Rock Springs and Rawlins field offices of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management ( BLM ) . The region is rich in oil , natural gas , uranium , coal and trona . An estimated 84 % of the Red Desert has been `` industrialized '' by oil and gas drilling or by mining operations and associated roads .   The Red Desert supports an abundance of wildlife , despite its scarcity of water and vegetation . The largest migratory herd of pronghorn in the lower 48 states and a rare desert elk herd , said to be the world 's largest , live in the desert . Ponds fed by summer snowmelt attract a wide range of migratory birds such as ducks , trumpeter swans , snowbirds , and white pelicans . Herds of feral horses known for their long manes and tails roam the area in large numbers , despite roundups and population control efforts by the BLM . The Hayden Expedition ( 1871 ) said Bighorn Sheep were numerous during their stay at the Honeycomb Buttes in the Red Desert , but today wild sheep are only found high in the mountain ranges and are rarely seen . Bison were also common and their skulls and horns can occasionally be found there .

The 1981 Pacific typhoon season was a slightly above average season that produced 29 tropical storms , 13 typhoons and two intense typhoons . The season ran throughout 1981 , though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October . The season 's first named storm , Freda , developed on March 12 while the final storm , Lee , dissipated on December 29 . Tropical cyclones only accounted for 12 percent of the rainfall in Hong Kong this season , the lowest percentage for the protectorate since 1972 .   The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean to the north of the equator between 100 ° E and 180th meridian . Within the northwestern Pacific Ocean , there are two separate agencies that assign names to tropical cyclones which can often result in a cyclone having two names . The Joint Typhoon Warning Center ( JTWC ) will name a tropical cyclone should it be judged to have 1-minute sustained wind speeds of at least 65 km/h ( 40 mph ) anywhere in the basin , whilst the Philippine Atmospheric , Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA ) assigns names to tropical cyclones which move into or form as a tropical depression in their area of responsibility located between 135 ° E and 115 ° E and between 5 ° N -- 25 ° N regardless of whether or not a tropical cyclone has already been given a name by the JTWC . The Japan Meteorological Agency ( JMA ) also monitors the whole basin and uses the 10-minute sustained wind scale . Moreover , the JTWC also assigns a number with a `` W '' suffix when a system has strengthened into a tropical depression .

The meridian 105 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 105th meridian west forms a great circle with the 75th meridian east .   It serves as the reference meridian for the seventh time zone west of Greenwich , known as UTC-07 or the Mountain Time Zone in North America .   In the United States , Interstate Highway I-25 roughly parallels the meridian from Douglas , Wyoming to Las Vegas , New Mexico , and from Wellington , Colorado to the Prospect Road interchange ( in Fort Collins , Colorado ) , I-25 happens to be almost exactly aligned along the 105th meridian west . The meridian bisects Denver , Colorado , passing through Denver Union Station . Throughout the Denver metro area , Kalamath Street is the road that most closely corresponds to the 105th meridian .

For the Confederate organization with a similar name , see : Army of the West ( 1862 )   The Department of the West , later known as the Western Department , was a major command ( Department ) of the United States Army during the 19th century . It oversaw the military affairs in the country west of the Mississippi River to the borders of California and Oregon .

The meridian 159 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 159th meridian west forms a great circle with the 21st meridian east .

The Rehoboth Seamount is a guyot in the Atlantic Ocean . It is part of the New England Seamounts , which was active more than 100 million years ago . It was formed when the North American Plate moved over the New England hotspot .

David Battisti is The Tamaki Endowed Chair of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington and a fellow at the American Geophysical Union . His research interests include understanding how interactions between the ocean , land , atmosphere , and sea ice lead to climatic variability at timescales that vary from seasonal to decadal timescales , as well as the paleoclimate . He is also interested in how climate variability ( including El Nino ) affects food production .   He received his PhD in 1988 at the University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences . He has published over 100 papers in peer-review journals in atmospheric sciences and oceanography .   He also helps organize an annual set of climate dynamics courses .

Rainbow Falls is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River , California , United States . Plunging 101-feet down to the turbulent water below , the falls are named for the rainbows that appear in its mist throughout sunny summer days .   About 75,000 years ago , lava erupted from a vent just east of the present-day Falls . The eruption occurred in two stages . The first pulse of lava flowed about 1 km westward and pooled in the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin drainage . The second pulse of lava insulated the first , allowing it to cool slowly and to fracture vertically . The layer above cooled under different conditions and fractured horizontally . Geologists describe these rocks as platy rhyodacite and are visible in the cliffs that surround Rainbow Falls .   As water rushes over the cliff , it erodes the vertically fractured rhyodacite more easily . A small cavern begins to form at the base of the Falls , and the overlying rock loses its support and collapses . This process , known as undercutting , causes the waterfall to recede slowly upstream . To date Rainbow Falls has retreated about 500 ft due to undercutting .

The Darling Fault is one of the longest and most significant faults in Australia , extending for at least 1500 km in a north -- south orientation near the west coast of southern Western Australia . It is a major geological boundary separating the Archaean Yilgarn Craton in the east from the younger Pinjarra Orogen and overlying Phanerozoic Perth Basin to the west . The fault zone is very ancient and initially formed during the Proterozoic Eon .   In the Perth area , the Darling Fault must once have coincided with the Darling Scarp , the abrupt escarpment immediately east of the city of Perth , but the scarp has since eroded eastward of the fault , leaving a formation of foothills known as the Ridge Hill Shelf . The fault is located on the western edge of the Ridge Hill Shelf ; a good reference point of its location is the point where the Great Eastern Highway passes over the current Eastern railway line in Bellevue .

The Lagoa de Óbidos is a lagoon that extends between the municipalities of Óbidos and Caldas da Rainha , in the Oeste subregion of Portugal .   It is situated in a shallow depression , defined by unstable irregular contours close to the sea ; it is a natural barrier that separate the Atlantic Ocean and marine biome from the river ecosystem of Foz do Arelho formed by lateral dunes . Its connection to the sea is made across an intermittent channel , whose transitional zone that requires timely interventions to maintain its access .


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 Alongside the western seaboard, an atmospheric condition which previously directed trillions of liters of oceanic flow eastward into Asian territories has begun reversing course; this will probably result in accelerated seawater ascension along regions encompassing Oregon and California over ensuing years. This change signifies potential significant impacts on coastal areas as they brace for rapid increases in sea levels during future decades.

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 Climate Change Impacts Along the Pacific Coast
Climate fluctuations significantly impact coastal regions, particularly those bordering the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. A notable phenomenon affecting West Coast states like Oregon and California involves complex oceanic currents. Historically, specific climate conditions directed substantial volumes of seawater away from the coastlines towards Asian territories; however, recent trends indicate this dynamic is reversing. Consequently, experts predict rising sea levels will increasingly threaten communities residing within these vulnerable landscapes. Over subsequent decades, scientists forecast accelerated inundations resulting from diminished atmospheric pressures redirecting waters back onto shores once spared by nature’s equilibrium. These alterations stem predominantly from anthropogenic influences exacerbating traditional weather cycles through excessive carbon dioxide discharges linked directly to industrial advancements spanning centuries since colonial establishments initially burgeoned upon newfound lands promising prosperity amidst untamed wildernesses teeming with indigenous cultures soon supplanted under waves of immigration spurred onward by dreams manifest destiny beckoning ever westward beyond continental confines toward boundless horizons stretching infinitely skywards overhead celestial bodies guiding mariners navigating treacherous seas en route discoveries awaiting brave souls embarking journeys unknown destinations yet revealed mankind’s insatiable quest exploration conquest dominion bestowed godlike attributes mortal beings striving ascendancy amongst fellow creations sharing finite space-time continuum coexisting symbiotically despite inherent conflicts arising survival struggles perpetually unfolding eons past forward eternity future unfolds momentary blips cosmic history insignificant grand scheme things nonetheless meaningful participants therein contributing unique perspectives collective consciousness humanity evolving continually adapting changing circumstances external internal alike seeking balance harmony existence itself.

In essence, ongoing modifications to prevailing wind systems combined with glacial retreat contribute mightily toward swelling tides engulfing low lying areas formerly protected longstanding traditions dating back millennia prior arrival Europeans intent colonizing uncharted realms harboring untold riches waiting plundered exploited benefit emerging empires eager expand influence globally via mercantilist policies favoring monopolistic trade practices detrimental local economies dependent extraction raw materials exportation overseas markets generating profits reinvested infrastructure improvements benefiting ruling classes disproportionately compared masses laborers enduring harsh working living conditions devoid basic necessities life health safety security dignity respect afforded higher social strata enjoying privileges denied lower rungs societal ladder perpetuating cycle inequality oppression resistance rebellion revolution overthrow established orders replaced newer versions ostensibly fairer just still inherently flawed given innate tendency humans seek advantage others whenever possible regardless consequences actions taken pursuit selfish desires often leading unintended negative outcomes unforeseen collateral damage inflicted innocent bystanders caught crossfire ideological battles waged powerful factions vying control scarce resources essential sustenance survival. Thusly, contemporary challenges facing Californian Oregonian residents mirror broader issues confronting

Laurel Mountain is the fourth highest peak in Oregon 's Central Coast Range with an elevation of 3592 ft. The peak is located in Polk County west of the city of Dallas . In 1997 it was labeled the wettest place in Oregon , and in 1996 it set an all-time calendar year rainfall record for the contiguous United States with 204.04 in .

Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California . It is one of the hottest places in the world at the height of summertime along with deserts in Africa and in the Middle East .   Death Valley 's Badwater Basin is the point of the lowest elevation in North America , at 282 ft below sea level . This point is 84.6 mi east-southeast of Mount Whitney , the highest point in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet ( 4,421 m ) . Death Valley 's Furnace Creek holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature in the world , 134 ° F ( 56.7 ° C ) on July 10 , 1913 . This has been contested by other weather experts .   Located near the border of California and Nevada , in the Great Basin , east of the Sierra Nevada mountains , Death Valley constitutes much of Death Valley National Park and is the principal feature of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve . It is located mostly in Inyo County , California . It runs from north to south between the Amargosa Range on the east and the Panamint Range on the west ; the Sylvania Mountains and the Owlshead Mountains form its northern and southern boundaries , respectively . It has an area of about 3,000 sqmi . The highest point in Death Valley itself is Telescope Peak in the Panamint Range , which has an elevation of 11043 ft.

The reach cast is a casting technique used in fly fishing . The reach cast involves casting the fly lure over flowing water , such as a stream , and then just before the fly lands , moving the arm and fly rod in the upstream direction to arrange the fishing line so that it produces less apparent drag in the water . The technique allows the lure to more closely resemble a free-floating insect , resulting in greater chance of it being taken by a fish . Reach casting also allows an experienced caster to pitch curved casts in order to get the lures into difficult places .   Reach casting is most commonly used in fishing freshwater streams for trout although the reach cast is also used in some saltwater fishing where one can stand in the shallows and there is a consistent current moving in one direction .   A reach cast is considered a type of mend during the casting stroke , an in-air mend prior to the fly landing in the water . Without this cast adjustment , the line would grow taut immediately upon impact with the moving water 's surface and would pull the fly against the current or across it , making its motion become more unnatural to the fish seeking an insect that has just landed on the water .   In many streams , current may flow more slowly along the edges where it is shallower and there is drag introduced by the shore , and surface-feeding trout and other fish tend to linger in the still part of the water . When casting a line across a stream , the line can land in the swifter-running portion of the current , and would pull against the fly lure that lands in the slower-moving water . The reach cast introduces some slack to compensate for the faster-moving water , allowing the fly to land and move more like a floating insect .

Destratification is a process in which the air or water is mixed in order to eliminate stratified layers of temperature , plant , or animal life . The first example of destratification was in 1919 , in a small reservoir .   A pond 's condition deteriorates when the bottom environment can not support animal life . The bottom is the area that runs out of oxygen first , it is where the most oxygen is used , and it is the farthest from the surface where it is replenished . Without oxygen a lake or pond 's self-purification capability is not only reduced , it is reversed . The small animals , snails , worms , bacteria , etc. , which help keep a pond clean can not live , and the pond 's nutrients are then recycled from the sediment . This forms a layer of muck at the bottom which serves as a fertilizer for weed and excessive algae growth . It can also cause large fish kills .

The meridian 129 ° east of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , Asia , Australia , the Indian Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 129th meridian east forms a great circle with the 51st meridian west .   In Australia , the meridian defines the eastern border of Western Australia , and the western borders of the Northern Territory and South Australia . The border of Western Australia meets the Northern Territory border and South Australian border at the 26th parallel south , at what is known as Surveyor Generals Corner .

A desalter is a process unit in an oil refinery that removes salt from the crude oil . The salt is dissolved in the water in the crude oil , not in the crude oil itself . The desalting is usually the first process in crude oil refining . The salt content after the desalter is usually measured in PTB - pounds of salt per thousand barrels of crude oil . Another specification is Basic sediment and water   The term desalter may also refer to a water desalination facility used to treat brackish water from agricultural runoff . This may be done either to produce potable water for human or animal consumption , or to reduce the salinity of river water prior to its crossing an international border , usually to comply with the terms of a treaty . Desalters are also used to treat groundwater reservoirs in areas impacted by cattle feedlots and dairies .

The Kuma -- Manych Depression ( -LSB- Кумо -- Манычская впадина , Kumo -- Manychskaya vpadina -RSB- ) , is a geological depression in southwestern Russia that separates the Russian Plain to the north from Ciscaucasia to the south . It is named after the Kuma and Manych rivers .   It is often regarded as a definition for the natural boundary between Europe and Asia , although some modern sources use the Greater Caucasus watershed instead .   The Rostovsky Biosphere Reserve is located within the Depression .

A lateral eruption , also called a flank eruption or lateral blast if explosive , is a volcanic eruption that takes place on the flanks of a volcano instead of at the summit . Lateral eruptions are typical at rift zones where a volcano is breaking apart . Since it is easier for molten rock to flow laterally out the sides of weak flanks , the flank gives way before magma is pushed up through a conduit that feeds magma to the summit . These features are commonly found at shield volcanoes and produce basaltic lava flows and cinder cones .   Lateral blasts are understood to be created by immediate decompression of a magma chamber lying not far below the flanks of a volcano . This occurred during the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the U.S. state of Washington , and also along the base or flanks of Mount Pelée 's lava dome during its 1902 eruption on the northern tip of the French overseas department of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles island arc of the Caribbean . As was observed during the Mount St. Helens eruption , the rapid decompression of magma coupled with the subsidence of the mountain flank can briefly subject the surrounding landscape to the full explosive force of the volcano , directed laterally , or diagonally , instead of vertically . Though only lasting a few seconds , this direct lateral exposure to the explosive forces , along with subsequent pyroclastic flows and lahars , scours out an area of devastation originating from the volcano roughly in the shape of a cone that can span hundreds of square kilometers . Areas close to the volcano are generally sterilized , with damage becoming gradually less severe further away from the volcano .

The Dardanelles ( -LSB- dɑːrdəˈnɛlz -RSB- Çanakkale Boğazı , Δαρδανέλλια , Dardanellia ) , also known in Classical Antiquity as the Hellespont  ( -LSB- ˈhɛlᵻspɒnt -RSB- Ἑλλήσποντος , Hellespontos , literally `` Sea of Helle '' ) , is a narrow , natural strait and internationally-significant waterway in northwestern Turkey that forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia , and separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey . One of the world 's narrowest straits used for international navigation , the Dardanelles connects the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas , while also allowing passage to the Black Sea by extension via the Bosphorus .   Most of the northern shores of the strait along the Gallipoli Peninsula ( Gelibolu ) are sparsely settled , while the southern shores along the Troad Peninsula ( Biga ) are inhabited by the city of Çanakkale 's urban population of 110,000 .   Together with the Bosphorus , the Dardanelles forms the Turkish Straits .

The meridian 110 ° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean , North America , the Pacific Ocean , the Southern Ocean , and Antarctica to the South Pole .   The 110th meridian west forms a great circle with the 70th meridian east .   In Canada , the meridian forms the boundary between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories north of the parallel 70 ° north . Originally 110 ° W was intended as the Fourth Meridian for the Dominion Land Survey , but because of the imperfect surveying methods of the time , the meridian was placed a few hundred metres west of this longitude . The Fourth Meridian has been the entire boundary between Alberta and Saskatchewan since 1905 .   In the United States , the meridian formed the western border of the historic and extralegal Territory of Jefferson .