How Climate Change Factored Into Venice's Floods

How Climate Change Factored Into Venice's Floods

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The video discusses the recent flooding in Venice, highlighting the complex relationship between natural events and climate change. It explains how factors like spring tides and regional winds contribute to flooding, while also examining the role of climate change in altering weather patterns. The polar jet stream's behavior and greenhouse gas emissions are linked to increased weather instability, potentially leading to more severe flooding events.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the significance of the Scirocco wind in relation to the flooding.

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Discuss how extreme weather events may affect populations in the future.

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