Peter Gleick

The Pacific Institute has just released a major new assessment of the growing threat of catastrophic flooding in rural America, including the role that climate change plays, the vulnerability of rural communities, and the need to build resilience in these areas.

https://pacinst.org/the-growing-threat-of-catastrophic-flooding-in-rural-america/

The Growing Threat of Catastrophic Flooding in Rural America - Pacific Institute

February 27, 2025 By: Rebecca Anderson and Shannon McNeeley  Key Takeaways : Catastrophic Flooding in Rural America  Extreme precipitation events are becoming … The Growing Threat of Catastrophic Flooding in Rural America MORE

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@petergleick

This is an absolutely fascinating article, with multiple links to external references.

I learned a new thing: flash droughts.
Here is the link to an article that explains flash droughts, plucked from inside the Pacific Institute publication:
https://www.drought.gov/what-is-drought/flash-drought

Flash Drought

Flash drought intensifies rapidly due to changes in precipitation, temperature, wind, and radiation. These changes in the weather increase evapotranspiration and lower soil moisture. Flash droughts can cause extensive damage to agriculture, economies, and ecosystems if they are not predicted and discovered early.

Drought.gov