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Amp (Ampere)

Measures how fast electric current can travel through a certain substance or conductor, such as a wire. Wires are rated to handle different levels of amps. High levels of amps create high levels of heat, which means that wires that are overloaded will overheat and possibly cause fires.

Amps are different than volts. Volts measure the force of a current, while amps measure the speed at which the current travels through a conductor.
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Approximately two-thirds of the world’s population (along with critical infrastructure such as transportation routes, energy processing facilities, and major urban centers) are located near coastlines. All face significant threats from sea level rise.
CNA, “National Security and the Threat of Climate Change,” http://securityandclimate.cna.org/
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