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California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.
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Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska
Ocean levels along the west coast could rise anywhere from six inches to as much as a foot in the months to come, increasing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
"California is already taking steps now to protect communities from a potentially historic El Niño because we know how serious these weather extremes driven by climate change can be."