contemporary sea level change Flashcards

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how much has sea levels risen by since 1880 and the industrial revolution?

A

235mm which is enough to overwhelm
some sea defences

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what has contemporary sea level rising affected in coastal cities?

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it has affected the drainage basin in coastal cities increasing flood risk

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how much has the IPCC predicted sea levels to rise between by 2100?

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0.3-1.0m by 2100

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what is a significant negative of the sea levels rising by 0.3-1.0m by 2100?

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aquifers getting polluted

inundation of many coastal cities

significantly increasing the risks of tropical storms

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