A Few Alarming Facts About Global Sea-level Rise | |||
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The ocean is coming for us. Global sea levels are now rising by 3.4 millimeters per year, up from an average rate of 1.4 mm per year last century. In just 80 years, the ocean could be a full 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) taller than it is today. A February 2018 study showed ocean levels rose 7 cm in 25 years, and the rate is increasing.. |