A new study reports that human-caused sea-level rise is increasing how often extreme coastal flooding occurs in many regions around the world. Released on Wednesday, the research links rising seas to more frequent occurrences of flooding events that exceed typical coastal conditions. While specific numbers and locations are not provided in the shared excerpts, both outlets describe the central finding as an increase in the frequency of extreme coastal flooding attributable to human influence on sea levels. The study frames coastal flooding risk as shifting over time, with higher baseline water levels meaning that storms and high tides are more likely to push water into areas that previously flooded less regularly. Overall, the reporting emphasizes that observed sea-level trends and projections translate into a measurable change in the timing and frequency of the most severe flooding outcomes. The findings are presented as evidence that climate-related sea-level rise is not only raising average coastal water levels, but also intensifying the recurrence of extreme flooding events.