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Coastal cities are 'sinking' the fastest in the world
People are often concerned about the problem of rapidly rising sea levels, which threaten the lives of millions of people in large coastal cities - often major commercia…
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Environment
When did sea level reach its highest level in history?
About 117 million years ago, sea level was about 210m higher than today, but this may still not be the highest level in history.
Environment
Sea levels are rising rapidly due to El Nino and climate change
On March 21, the US Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said that sea levels will rise 76mm in the period 2022 - 2023, nearly 4 times higher than in the period 2…
Environment
New York reveals a very effective secret 'weapon' against rising sea levels
New York City (USA) has restored 'oyster reefs' in 5 counties, creating a surprisingly effective flood defense system.
Oceanography
Surprised how corals protect themselves from rising sea temperatures
Some corals are creating a 'sunscreen' to protect themselves from rising sea temperatures, a study by scientists at the University of Southampton (UK) said.
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Can the $ 119 billion wave wall protect New York?
The 9.6km long breakwater wall will protect New York from flooding during super typhoons, but critics say it is obsolete because of rising sea levels and environmental t…
Environment
Where will the sea level be highest due to global warming?
Scientists believe that by 2100, the worst-case sea level could rise by 1 meter.
Environment
Sea level will rise by 0.9m in the next 80 years, millions of people will be displaced
Sea level is likely to rise more than 0.9m in the next 80 years. Most reefs in warm water areas will die.
Environment
Rising sea levels threaten to engulf the Egyptian port city of Alexandria
Alexandria, the beautiful city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, is at risk of being drowned by climate change.
Archeology
The 10,000-year-old forest sinks under the sea
Remnants of the dense forest of ancient times discovered off Lithuania, can reveal much information about the end of the Ice Age.
Environment
New findings on the leading cause of sea level rise
A study by Australian scientists published on June 3 showed that large earthquakes also caused sea levels to rise in the oceans.
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Building walls on the seabed helps prevent sea level rise?
According to a new study published in Cryosphere Magazine, the construction of seabed walls can prevent melting glaciers as well as sea level rise.
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Scientists predict the possibility of cataclysmic catastrophe occurrence
US and Irish researchers have predicted a catastrophic increase in world ocean levels in the near future, based on geological measurements.
Oceanography
Arctic will no longer ice in the summer
That is the judgment of a British scientist on October 15. He also warned of global warming caused by global warming that would raise sea levels and harm wild species li…