Sea Levels Rising At Fastest Rate In 2,100 Years: Study
By editor on Jun 23, 2011 | In Conservation, Environment, Planning, Global Warming
From Huffington Post
WASHINGTON -- Sea level has been rising significantly over the past century of global warming, according to a study that offers the most detailed look yet at the changes in ocean levels during the last 2,100 years. The researchers found that since the late 19th century – as the world became industrialized – sea level has risen more than 2 millimeters per year, on average. That's a bit less than one-tenth of an inch, but it adds up over time.
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