sea level rise
Coverage of sea level rise in the Nexus archive.
- High tides provide glimpse into rising sea levels. A Long Beach neighborhood is on the front lines
High tides and swells in Long Beach, California, have overtopped protective berms, highlighting the impact of natural cycles and human-caused climate change on rising sea levels. Experts predict these extreme tides will become more frequent, with Long Beach projecting sea level rises of up to 7 feet by 2100. The city has increased efforts to build sand berms to protect vulnerable oceanfront areas.
- Heavy surf and high tides cause damage to SoCal shoreline
Heavy surf and high tides caused coastal damage in Southern California, including historic cabin flooding and erosion at Crystal Cove State Park. A 5-year-old girl drowned in Laguna Beach due to dangerous surf conditions, while experts linked the events to rising sea levels from climate change.
- Mangrove Forests Fight Climate Change—But Climate Change Is Fighting Back
Mangrove forests store significant carbon and protect coastlines from storm surges. A new study warns that rising sea levels could push them past their survival limits despite their adaptation to salty sea flooding.
- Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now
Rising sea levels threaten to submerge New Orleans, prompting calls for immediate relocation. The CNN article emphasizes the urgency of the crisis and the need for proactive measures to address climate-driven displacement.
- Sea level rise is speeding up and scientists now know exactly why
Sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate due to warming seawater, melting glaciers, and polar ice sheets. Scientists have resolved a long-standing discrepancy in sea level measurements.
- Earth's sinking cities: Study reveals the urban areas plummeting toward sea level - leaving millions of residents at risk of being plunged underwater
A study reveals that several urban areas are sinking towards sea level, putting millions of residents at risk of being underwater. The research highlights the urgent need for action to protect these cities and their inhabitants. The affected cities are likely to face severe consequences if measures are not taken.
- Earth's sinking cities: Study reveals the urban areas plummeting toward sea level - leaving millions of residents at risk of being plunged underwater
A study reveals that several urban areas are sinking towards sea level, putting millions of residents at risk of being submerged underwater. The research highlights the alarming rate at which cities are plummeting, posing a significant threat to human settlements. Cities worldwide are affected, with the study emphasizing the need for immediate attention and action.
- From the Maldives to Venice, the 17 tourist destinations that could be wiped off the map by the end of the century
The article highlights 17 tourist destinations, including the Maldives and Venice, at risk of disappearing by the end of the century due to climate change and rising sea levels.
- Hundreds of millions at risk as river deltas sink faster than rising seas
A global study reveals that 40 major river deltas, home to hundreds of millions of people, are sinking faster than sea levels are rising due to human activities like groundwater pumping, reduced sediment flow, and urban expansion.