Some environmentalists said little evidence suggests the breach is contributing to flooding, and advocated leaving it open, saying the added water flow helps clean the bay.

WSJ: The Fire Island Blues

Now scientists peering below the surface have uncovered the first evidence of underground channels apparently created by flooding a finding that's expected to further illuminate the role of water in Mars' history.

NPR: Radar Reveals Apparent Buried Channels On Mars

Still more importantly, the report does not find strong evidence that the increase in heavy precipitation events will cause an increase in flooding.

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