Sea level in Solomon Islands predicted to rise over 8mm in the coming century

Sea level in Solomon Islands predicted to rise over 8mm in the coming century

7 JULY 2013

NADI, Fiji --- Solomon Islands like many other countries in the Pacific is at risk to coastal erosions, storm surges and water inundation with sea levels projected to rise the coming century.

As ocean water warms it expands causing the sea level to rise. The melting of glaciers and ice sheets also contributes to sea-level rise. Instruments mounted on satellites and tide gauges are used to measure sea level.

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Source: Islands Business

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