Proof Point
Global sea levels rose to 86.8 millimeters from January 1993 baseline in December 2017, before dropping to 85.1 millimeters in April 2018
Sea Level Rise Using January 1993 Level as Base
January 1993 – April 2018 (millimeters)
Proof Point Findings
- Sea Level Rise – Increase in volume of water in world’s oceans resulting in rise in global average sea level
- April 2018 Level – Global average sea levels had risen 86.8 millimeters in December 2017 since January 1993, average of 3.2 millimeters increase per year, before dropping to 85.1 millimeters in April 2018
- One Meter by 2100 Forecast – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicted global sea levels to increase nearly one meter by 2100 from 1986 to 2005 baseline if emissions continue in worst case scenario
- Continuous Rise – Sea levels projected to continue rising for centuries even if temperature stabilizes
- Key Drivers – Include expansion of sea water and melting of ice sheets and glaciers, both caused by global warming
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October 17, 2018
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