Why Sea Level Rise Varies from Place to Place – Science News

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Article Synopsis – This article gives a good introductory explantation as to why some coastal areas experience more sea level rise than other coastal areas. Some of the factors mentioned include thermal seawater expansion, glacial rebound, seawater chemistry variations, sinking land, the Earth’s rotation, and the gravitational pull of melting glaciers. To read the actual article click here

By Sharon Gray August 17, 2018 Newsletter