Not Melting Glaciers: Scientists Identified the Main Cause of Sea Level Rise

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Sea level rise is not solely due to melting ice. The thermal expansion of the ocean, driven by accumulated heat, also slowly raises the sea surface and threatens coastlines, port cities, wetlands, and infrastructure worldwide. Low-lying coastal areas are especially vulnerable to sea level rise. While melting ice is a major cause, the thermal expansion of the ocean also contributes to the water taking up more space and slowly encroaching on the s…

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Scientists have described what is the main cause of rising sea levels on Earth, and they say that the melting of glaciers and reduced ice cover are often the main factors, but the natural expansion of the planet's oceans is slipping away, says Science Alert. According to researchers, it is the expansion of the oceans that is the main cause of rising sea levels worldwide. As the ocean heats up, it expands in space, a process known as thermal expa…