Sea-Level Rise has Claimed Five Whole Islands in the Pacific: First Scientific Evidence – The Conversation
Article Synopsis – In the Solomon Islands, where sea levels are rising at three times the global average, at least five islands have been lost to sea level rise and erosion. “Wave energy appears to play an important role in the dramatic coastal erosion observed. Islands exposed to higher wave energy in addition to sea level rise experienced greatly accelerated loss compared with more sheltered islands.” To read the actual article click here.