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How can global warming cause flood and drought?

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Answer:

ice melting

Ice melting can cause serious floods with the water levels rising

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Answer: Some climate models find that warming increases precipitation variability, meaning there will be more periods of both extreme precipitation and drought. This creates the need for expanded water storage during drought years and increased risk of flooding and dam failure during periods of extreme precipitation.

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