The 'wobble' in the Moon's orbit lasts 18.6 years, during which there is a tide-amplifying phase, which increases the devastating effect of the high tides. This cycle is expectedto occur in mid-2030s, and coupled with the rising sea level, could lead to more nuisance floods, said Nasa.
Climate change has caused sudden weather changes on Earth, which has led to flood in many countries, especially the United State. But now, a new study has linked extreme weather events withEarth's neighbour, the moon.
The study has been conducted by American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), which says that a 'wobble' in Moon's orbit combined with rising sealevels due to climate change will lead to devastating floods on Earth.
The study was published in the journal Nature Climate Change on June 21.
Called 'nuisance floods', these currently occur in coastal areas when the tide reaches about 2 feet above the daily average high tide. These events are much more problematic forbusinesses because they inundate the streets and homes, affecting everyday life.
These nuisance floods will become more frequent and irregular by the mid-2030s, according to Nasa study. A majority of US coastline will see three to four times increase in high tides forat least a decade, according to the study.