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Sea level rise — is an increase in sea level. Multiple complex factors may influence this change. Sea level has risen about 130 meters (400 ft) since the peak of the last ice age about 18,000 years ago. Most of the rise occurred before 6,000 years ago. From 3,000 … Wikipedia
Sea level — For the sea level change associated with the current episode of global warming, see current sea level rise. For other uses, see Sea level (disambiguation). This marker indicating the sea level is placed on the path from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea … Wikipedia
Current sea level rise — This article is about the current and future rise in sea level associated with global warming. For sea level changes in Earth s history, see Sea level#Changes through geologic time. Sea level measurements from 23 long tide gauge records in… … Wikipedia
Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level — The Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level ( [http://www.pol.ac.uk/psmsl/ PSMSL] ), established in 1933, is a repository for tide gauge data used in the measurement of long term sea level change. The PSMSL is based at the Proudman Oceanographic… … Wikipedia
Projected range of sea-level rise by climate change scenario — ▪ Table Projected range of sea level rise by climate change scenario* scenario temperature change (°C) in 2090–99 relative to 1980–99 sea level rise (m) in 2090–99 relative to 1980–99 B1 1.1–2.9 0.18–0.38 A1T 1.4–3.8 0.20–0.45 B2 1.4–3.8… … Universalium
Meters above sea level — is a standard metric measurement of the elevation of a location in reference to historic mean sea level; the determination of what actually constitutes mean sea level over time however, may be determined by other parameters, such as the effects… … Wikipedia
Global Sea Level Observing System — The Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) is an Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission program whose purpose is to measure sea level globally for long term climate change studies. The program s purpose has changed since the 2004 Indian… … Wikipedia
National Tidal and Sea Level Facility — Established in 2002, The National Tidal and Sea Level Facility is responsible for monitoring sea levels in the UK. The NTSLF comprises the UK National Tide Gauge Network, geodetic networks, and gauges in the British Dependent Territories of the… … Wikipedia
Sea cave — Exploring a sea cave A sea cave, also known as a littoral cave, is a type of cave formed primarily by the wave action of the sea. The primary process involved is erosion. Sea caves are found throughout the world, actively forming along present… … Wikipedia
Sea caves — A sea cave, also known as a littoral cave, is a type of cave formed primarily by the wave action of the sea. The primary process involved is erosion. Sea caves are found throughout the world, actively forming along present coastlines and as… … Wikipedia
