Robert Weiss and his partners created computer-simulated tsunamis at current sea level and with sea-level increases of 1.5 feet and 3 feet in the Chinese territory of Macau. (Credit Virginia Tech)
A first of its kind study finds even a small rise in sea level could lead to more coastal flooding worldwide.
A team of scientists including experts from Virginia Tech predicts a warming planet will see more ‘worst case scenarios’ more often, if nothing is done to prevent it.
Robbie Harris reports.
Virginia Public Radio 