Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

 Available online: https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=974

This module looks at how increasing temperatures due to climate change have affected sea level rise and what effects scientist expect in the future, given rising greenhouse gas emissions. The various mechanisms of sea level rise are discussed, as well as the tools and research used to study this topic. The module also discusses how countries and communities are preparing for future increases in sea levels.

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Language(s): English

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