Climate Change

Moon Wobble Means More Flooding

Rising sea levels and higher tides in the 2030s

When it wobbles, it's a problem. Photo by NASA, public domain

Have you been reading about the “Moon Wobble?” NASA predicts that in the mid-2030s, a “wobble” in the moon’s orbit will increase high tides. Since global warming is already raising sea levels, that means more trouble for coastal regions worldwide from flooding.