Melting Glaciers Raise Sea Level (IMAGE)

University of Innsbruck

Melting Glaciers Raise Sea Level

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Until 2300, we can expect the sea level to rise between 25 and 42 cm due to glacier melt. With 42 cm sea level rise, most of the glaciers of the world will be gone, leaving behind only small remains in very high altitudes.

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Ben Marzeion

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