Don Paul: There’s nothing simple about rising sea levels – The Buffalo News
Article Synopsis – Rising sea levels occur due to freshwater ice melt and the expansion of sea water due to warming. While this sounds simple, the earth’s sea levels – note the use of the plural – are anything but simple to explain. The changing shape of ocean basins, the use of groundwater, tides, storm surges, and ocean currents all play a role. The precise height of sea levels is now being measured with greater accuracy by satellites as well as new sophisticated floating instruments. While there are variations in the rate of sea-level rise on a regional scale, the mean is irrefutably rising and will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. To read the actual article click here.