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New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding
- February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Climate experts have identified an atmospheric configuration that can release huge volumes of water in a matter of minutes. Led by Newcastle University and the UK Met Office, the research helps explain some of the world's most dangerous flash-flood events and may aid future improvements in identifying risk. It offers forecasters new insights and could in the future help communities mitigate against extreme weather events.
Originally published at Phys.org