Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend

Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend

For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our planet is responding to climate change. Rising ocean surfaces signal warming temperatures, melting ice and shifting ocean currents. These all directly affect coastal communities through flooding, erosion and habitat l…

African Sea Level Rise Exceeds Global Average - Media Talk Africa

African Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Global Average, Study Finds Satellite data spanning three decades shows sea levels around Africa […]Read more at Media Talk Africa