*Potential for #US #DesalinationPlants*

(3/n)
...oscillation period of about 25 hours (versus 12.5 hours for the #Atlantic), resulting in amplified tides only once daily rather than twice, which 👉reduces overall tidal energy availability compared to the #Atlantic.👈.

While #urricane frequency is lower than the Atlantic, the 👉#Pacific coast faces a far more catastrophic long-term hazard:
the #CascadiaSubductionZone #MegathrustEarthquake. This represents an existential threat to.. @steter

*Potential for #US #DesalinationPlants*

(2/n)

...more frequently, and extreme storm events are increasing in intensity.

In essence, the #Atlantic #coastline has adequate tidal ranges and proven #ReverseOsmosis technology can function, but 👉extreme weather events pose significant operational disruption and infrastructure vulnerability risks requiring heavy investment in resilience measures.👈

#PacificCoast: *

the Pacific's basin has a natural

*Potential for #US #DesalinationPlants*

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...the "Gulf of America" (lol).

Let's have an Overview:

*#AtlanticOcean:*

The #Atlantic coast faces serious hurricane and nor'easter risks. Recent events highlight the intensity: king tides combined with strong onshore winds can elevate water levels 1–3 feet above normal, with storm surge reaching 6 feet or more.

Rising sea levels compound coastal flooding, as the #EPA has documented that #k ingTides are occurring...