Why sea level rise will vary greatly by region
APR 14, 2010
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.024245
Yale Environment 360 : Michael D. Lemonick takes a look at how, as the world warms, sea levels could easily rise 1 to 3 meters this century. But the increases in sea level will vary widely by region, with prevailing winds, powerful ocean currents, and even the gravitational pull of the polar ice sheets determining whether some coastal areas will be inundated while others stay dry.
© 2010 American Institute of Physics
