Contemporary Sea Level Flashcards
The current levels of sea level stabilised around 3000 years ago
Since the start of the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century global sea level has risen by about
235mm
The current levels of sea level stabilised around 3000 years ago
Since the start of the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century global sea level has risen by about 235mm
This is enough to ……
overcome some coastal defences and create coastal flooding through storm surges in some areas
as the earth warms
will be increase eustatic sea level change and thermal expansion in ocean basins
The IPCC predicts that sea levels by 2100 will be between ………. higher than they are now
0.26 - 0.77m
The IPCC predicts that sea levels by 2100 will be between 0.26 - 0.77m higher than they are now
this could
This could inundate many coastal cities and settlements
It could also salinise aquifers in low lying regions and increase coastal erosion
More than ……….billion people live on high-risk coasts
………..% of the world’s cities are coastal
1bn
75