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WHO conducted research about sea levels and potential flooding in the United States?

WHAT were the scientists’ findings?

WHAT has been done in some places to try to prepare for flooding?

WHAT is the level of risk where you live?

WHERE are the areas of the country that are at highest risk for flooding because of rising sea levels?

Since WHEN has the ocean “been rising slowly and relentlessly”?

WHY is this phenomenon occurring?

HOW many people are living in areas at risk for more frequent coastal flooding?

HOW is flood damage paid for?

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