与厄尔尼诺气候模式相关的强浪和异常高潮正在加速南加州的海岸侵蚀。
Powerful waves and unusually high tides linked to the El Nino climate pattern are accelerating coastal erosion across Southern California.
塔马拉克州立海滩等海滩已流失大量沙子,导致岩石裸露,并驱散了支持当地经济的游客。
Beaches such as Tamarack State Beach have lost large amounts of sand, leaving exposed rocks and driving away visitors who support local businesses.
科学家警告称,暂时升高的海平面加上冬季风暴和天文大潮,可能会在未来几个月内加剧洪水和海岸破坏。专家表示,该地区正面临可能对其海岸线造成异常破坏的冬季。
Scientists warn that temporarily elevated sea levels, combined with winter storms and astronomical high tides, could worsen flooding and coastal damage in the coming months. Experts say the region is heading into what may be an exceptionally destructive winter for its coastline.