A new study reveals that over two million acres of floodplain land have been developed in the United States over the past two decades. This alarming trend poses significant risks to communities and ecosystems.
Over two-million acres of floodplain development occurred in US in last two decades, study finds retrieved 12 September 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-09-million-acres-floodplain-decades.html
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