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NASA warns 'wobble' in Moon's orbit could cause record flooding on Earth
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dailystar.co.ukDaily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!NASA scientists say a tiny “wobble” in the Moon’s orbit could cause catastrophic flooding in low-lying areas over the coming decade.A new study from NASA and the University of Hawaii warns that in the mid-2030s, low-lying coastal areas will experience rapidly increasing high-tide floods.It’s not a new phenomenon – the Moon’s orbital wobble was first observed in 1728 and is responsible for an 18.6-year cycle in the Earth’s tides.
But rising sea levels, driven by the melting of polar ice, will make this next cycle the most dangerous yet.“Low-lying areas near sea level are increasingly at risk and suffering due to the increased flooding, and it will only get worse,” said NASA Administrator.
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