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Bigger Rains, More Floods

Bigger Rains, More Floods

Rising temperatures are to blame for increased rainfall and floods. In the United States, annual precipitation has increased between 5 and 10 percent since the early 20th century.
AP
Jan 22nd 2008 @ 12:11PM

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