Sea levels
- Science
Extreme sea level events could happen every year by end of this century: IPCC report
New Delhi/Geneva: Extreme sea level events that previously occurred once in 100 years could happen every year by the end of this century, the latest IPCC report on climate change said on Monday…
- World
Antarctic glacier may cross tipping point, raise sea level
London: Pine Island Glacier — a region of fast-flowing ice draining in West Antarctica — may cross tipping points, which can lead to future global sea-level rise, researchers have found. Pine Island Glacier…
- India
Rising sea levels a threat to millions living: Secretary, MoES
New Delhi: The rising sea levels, as shown from satellite data received from European Space Agency (ESA), is a threat to the millions of people living in coastal regions, said Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) Madhavan Rajeevan on…
- Science
Sea level could rise more than 1 metre by 2100
Potsdam: Global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 metre by 2100 and 5 metres by 2300 with unchecked emissions, a survey among 100 leading international experts finds. The risk assessment is based…
- Science
Sea levels rising higher than expected, says UN varsity
Madrid: Sea levels are rising faster and higher than previously expected. Long-term sea level rise will vary greatly depending on emissions, but could reach nearly four meters by 2300 if emissions are not…