Daniel Swain describes possible long-term consequences from expected ‘megaflood’ | Sustainable LA Grand Challenge

Katerina Jowid
August 22, 2022
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Publication: CalMatters

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain: Assistant Researcher and Climate Specialist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability

Synopsis: Building on previous studies about the likelihood of a California megaflood, Swain, together with scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, say such an event “would likely produce widespread, catastrophic” consequences.

UCLA News: “Subsequently,” the researchers say, the flood may “lead to the displacement of millions of people, the long-term closure of critical transportation corridors and ultimately to nearly $1 trillion in overall economic losses.”