Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels
Global mean sea levels have risen faster in the 20th century than in any prior century over the past 3,000 years.
NASA analysis shows irreversible sea level rise for Pacific islands
Pacific Island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji will experience at least 8 inches (15 centimeters) of sea level rise, according to an analysis by NASA's sea level change science team. This amount of rise will occur regardless of whether greenhouse gas emissions change in the coming years.
NASA warning: Sea level rise for Pacific Island nations is irreversible
NASA predicts an 8-inch sea level rise by 2050, affecting Pacific island nations. Flood risks will grow annually.
‘Business as usual’ will flood Pacific Islands — NASA data
Within 30 years, sea levels will rise at least 15 centimetres on several Pacific island nations, regardless of what cuts are made to greenhouse gas emissions, new NASA analysis shows. Under different emission scenarios,
NASA: Pacific Islands Face Unstoppable Sea Rise, Regardless of Emissions
Scientists predict a dramatic increase in flooding events, with some islands facing up to 65 annual flood days by the 2050s.
NASA climate models show 'business as usual' will flood Pacific Islands
NASA climate models show 'business as usual' will flood Pacific Islands Within 30 years, sea levels will rise at least 15 centimetres on several Pacific island nations, regardless of what cuts are made to greenhouse gas emissions,
Rising sea-levels threaten island nation Tuvalu
The island Tuvalu is threaten by rising sea levels. Large parts are predicted to be submerged by 2050, scientists say.
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