sea level rise (Q372)
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Sea level rise is a change to the height of sea level, both globally and locally at seasonal, annual, or longer time scales due to change in ocean volume.
- rise in sea level
- sea level increase
- increase in sea level
- rising sea level
- sea level change
- increasing sea level
- SLR
- rise in the sea level
- rising of the sea level
- sea-level change
- sea-level fall
- RSL
- sea level rises
- sea-level rise
- rise of sea level
- rise of sea levels
- rising sea levels
- rise of the sea level
- sea level extremes
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | sea level rise |
Sea level rise is a change to the height of sea level, both globally and locally at seasonal, annual, or longer time scales due to change in ocean volume. |
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Statements
Refers to an increase in the average height of the ocean's surface. The two main causes are the melting of ice (glaciers and ice sheets) and the thermal expansion of seawater as it warms. This rise can result in coastal flooding, damage to infrastructure, and the loss of low-lying ecosystems. It can also lead to the displacement of communities and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events