Sea Levels : Science World Report

Oct 02, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

Changing Antarctic Waters 'Disturbingly Similar' to Conditions of 14,000 Years Ago

Scientists have found that current changes in the ocean around Antarctica are disturbingly similar to conditions that occurred 14,000 years ago and resulted in an abrupt 3 to 4 meter rise in the global sea level.

Sep 25, 2014 11:45 AM EDT

Global Sea Levels Rose More Than 5 Meters Per Century After Ice Ages

Global sea level rise isn't just something we're dealing with in the present day. Scientists have now found at the end of the last five ice-ages, global sea-levels rose at rates of up to 5.5 meters per century.

Sep 01, 2014 08:23 AM EDT

Antarctic Sea Levels are Rising Faster Than the Rest of the World's with Climate Change

Scientists have taken a new look at the satellite data from the last 19 years and have found that fresh water from melting glaciers has caused the sea-level around the coast of Antarctica to rise by 2 cm more than the global average of 6 cm.

Aug 29, 2014 12:05 PM EDT

Adapting to Sea Level Rise and Climate Change: What Coasts Need to Do

As our climate changes and sea levels rise, coastal regions are at risk of erosion. Now, scientists have announced that coastal regions need to tackle the more immediate threats of human-led and non-climatic changes.

Jul 22, 2014 07:57 AM EDT

Sea Level Rise in the Tropical Pacific Ocean isn't Natural

Rising sea levels are a huge issue for coastal communities in the face of climate change. Now, a new study reveals that levels will likely continue to rise in the tropical Pacific Ocean off the coasts of the Philippines and northeastern Australia.

Jun 26, 2014 06:54 AM EDT

Greenland Ice Sheet Collapse Linked to Massive Sea Level Rise 400,00 Years Ago

Scientists have found that a warming period about 400,000 years ago is lined to a sea level rise of a staggering four to six meters.

May 19, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

Greenland Ice to Contribute Far More to Sea Level Rise Than Previously Thought

Greenland's ice may be more susceptible to warming temperatures than we thought. Scientists have revealed that, because of Greenland's unique topography, its glaciers may retreat far faster and far further than initially thought.

May 19, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

Antarctica is Losing Twice as Much Ice as it was During Previous Survey: Sea Levels Rise

It turns out that Antarctica is now losing its ice at a rate that's twice as fast as when it was last surveyed. Scientists have found that the Antarctic ice sheet is now losing 159 billion tons of ice each year.

May 12, 2014 11:19 AM EDT

Sea Level Rise is Accelerating: New Method to Detect Increase

As our climate changes, it's more important than ever to track the rates of sea level rise. Now, scientists have created a new method to find out how sea levels might rise throughout the 21st century.

May 05, 2014 12:40 PM EDT

Melting East Antarctic Ice Could Cause Unstoppable Sea Level Rise for Thousands of Years

Scientists have found that melting on East Antarctica's shore could trigger a persistent ice discharge into the ocean, resulting in unstoppable sea-level rise for thousands of years to come.

Dec 06, 2013 09:03 AM EST

New Jersey May Face Unprecedented Flooding from Sea Level Rise by Mid-Century

As sea levels rise, coastal areas are becoming more susceptible to flooding--and New Jersey is no exception. Scientists have found that the New Jersey shore will likely experience a sea level rise of about 1.5 feet by 2050 and 3.5 feet by 2100. That's 11 to 15 inches higher than the global average o...

Dec 05, 2013 12:10 PM EST

Humans Threaten Wetlands' Ability to Cope with Sea Level Rise

Wetlands can usually cope when it comes to sea level rise. They can move further inland over time, adapting to changing conditions. Despite this resiliency, though, it seems as if wetlands may be in danger. Scientists have revealed that humans may be sabotaging some of their best defenses against se...