Sea-level accelerating faster than previously thought: study

Sea-level accelerating faster than previously thought: study

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Science, Geography, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the historical and recent trends in sea level rise, highlighting a minimal increase from 1900 to 1990, followed by a more significant rise of 1.2 inches per decade. This increase is attributed to global warming, specifically the thermal expansion of seawater and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets. Additionally, human activities such as irrigation projects contribute to the faster flow of water from land to ocean.

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What was the rate of sea level rise between 1900 and 1990?

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What factors have been linked to the increase in sea levels?

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How does thermal expansion of seawater contribute to sea level rise?

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What role do glaciers and ice sheets play in sea level changes?

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In what ways does human irrigation affect sea levels?

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