Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates
New findings reveal that the U.S. shoreline — from Virginia to Florida — has been uplifted by more than 210 … Continue reading → The post Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates...
View ArticleScientists outline long-term sea-level rise in response to warming of planet
A new study estimates that global sea levels will rise about 2.3 meters, or more than seven feet, over the … Continue reading → The post Scientists outline long-term sea-level rise in response to...
View ArticleSea-level rise drives shoreline retreat in Hawaii
Researchers show that sea-level rise is a primary factor driving historical shoreline changes (that is, beach erosion or accretion) in … Continue reading → The post Sea-level rise drives shoreline...
View ArticleExpert assessment: Sea-level rise could exceed one meter in this century
Sea-level rise in this century is likely to be 70-120 centimeters by 2100 if greenhouse-gas emissions are not mitigated, a … Continue reading → The post Expert assessment: Sea-level rise could exceed...
View ArticleHumans threaten wetlands’ ability to keep pace with sea-level rise
Left to themselves, coastal wetlands can withstand rapid levels of sea-level rise. But humans could be sabotaging some of their … Continue reading → The post Humans threaten wetlands’ ability to keep...
View ArticleSea-level rise to drive coastal flooding, regardless of change in cyclone...
Though recent studies focus on climate change impacts on intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones, a new review shows that … Continue reading → The post Sea-level rise to drive coastal flooding,...
View ArticleWhat the past tells us about modern sea-level rise
Researchers report that sea-level rise since the industrial revolution has been fast by natural standards and — at current rates … Continue reading → The post What the past tells us about modern...
View ArticleClimate change threatens to cause trillions in damage to world’s coastal...
New research predicts that coastal regions may face massive increases in damages from storm surge flooding over the course of … Continue reading → The post Climate change threatens to cause trillions...
View ArticleSea-level rise threatens UNESCO World Heritage sites
Some of the world’s most recognizable and important landmarks could be lost to rising sea-levels if current global warming trends … Continue reading → The post Sea-level rise threatens UNESCO World...
View ArticleUncontrollable ice-melt? Uncorking East Antarctica yields unstoppable...
The melting of a rather small ice volume on East Antarctica’s shore could trigger a persistent ice discharge into the … Continue reading → The post Uncontrollable ice-melt? Uncorking East Antarctica...
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