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How Higher Seas Could Worsen Tsunamis

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Sea levels are rising with global warming, and it should surprise no one to hear that the situation mayincrease tsunami risk

A study involving researchers from several countries looked at how much tsunami risk might increase as low-lying areas get even lower relative to sea level. 

The study focused on Macau, a Chinese territory, but it could potentially have implications for many low-lying coastal areas.  Robert Weiss at Virginia Tech, one of the authors, visits with details.   

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.