# Why California’s coast is disappearing faster than expected

https://mins.news/en/video/74911

- DW News, 2026-09-26 03:30 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B5RMLeUraw

> Scientists say sea levels along parts of California’s coast could rise by up to 30 centimeters in the coming weeks—about as much as the state saw throughout the entire last century. A powerful El Niño and an active Pacific storm season are already damaging beaches and coastal infrastructure, raising questions about whether the surge is temporary or a preview of what lies ahead.

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