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The glaciers melt due to the warmer air, causing there to be more water in the oceans. The oceans can't hold it so it floods

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What are causes of flood in south africa?

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What caused the flood in the movie Waterworld?

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How is global warming affecting flooding?

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Would the UK benefit from global warming?

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Could global warming cause a large wave to tower over New York?

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If we wern't here would global warming happen?

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