Sea level rise accelerating nearly 3x faster than during 20th century – USA Today

Article Synopsis – According to a new study, sea level rise is accelerating nearly three times as rapidly as during the 20th century. Before 1990, the Earth’s oceans were rising less than a half-inch per decade. But from 1993 through 2012, the seas rose about 1.22 inches per decade, the research found. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projected sea level could rise as much as 6½ feet by century’s end, potentially inundating many coastal cities. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray May 24, 2017 Newsletter