Vermont flooding worsened by climate change, increasing rain
Widespread flooding like the rain in Vermont is expected to happen more often as warmer temperatures send more water into the atmosphere.
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Widespread flooding like the rain in Vermont is expected to happen more often as warmer temperatures send more water into the atmosphere.
The study looked at how much extreme precipitation the region can expect, finding that the biggest increases will happen in winter and spring.
Climate change is driving the change, as the atmosphere warms up and is able to hold more water.
The research shows events that bring 1.5 inches or more of heavy rainfall or melted snowfall in one day are expected to increase 52% by the end of the century.
Climate change is driving the change, as the atmosphere warms up and is able to hold more water.