REPORTS VARYScientists Find Sea Levels Already Much Higher Than Thought
A new study reveals that sea levels are already much higher than previously thought, with some regions experiencing rises of more than 3 feet. This underestimation could mean tens of millions more people are at risk from rising seas.
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1New research indicates that sea levels are higher than previously thought, potentially putting tens of millions more people at risk.
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2Mistaken assumptions about the current height of coastal waters have led to underestimations of the threat posed by rising seas.
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3Some regions may experience sea levels up to 3 feet higher than previously assumed, increasing the risk of coastal areas being submerged.
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Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.
— InquirerClimate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.
— Feed.koreatimes.co.krSea levels along the world's coastlines are much higher than previously assumed, more than 3 feet in some regions, according to new research, raising alarms that the world is underestimating the extent of the threat and how quickly coastlines could disappear.
— Krdo