contemporary sea level change Flashcards
1
Q
how much has sea levels risen by since 1880 and the industrial revolution?
A
235mm which is enough to overwhelm
some sea defences
2
Q
what has contemporary sea level rising affected in coastal cities?
A
it has affected the drainage basin in coastal cities increasing flood risk
3
Q
how much has the IPCC predicted sea levels to rise between by 2100?
A
0.3-1.0m by 2100
4
Q
what is a significant negative of the sea levels rising by 0.3-1.0m by 2100?
A
aquifers getting polluted
inundation of many coastal cities
significantly increasing the risks of tropical storms