Havnivåstigning
Ny studie advarer om et interdisiplinært blindpunkt som kan tvinge 132 millioner mennesker til å flykte fra stigende havnivåer, som kan stige med opptil 150 centimeter. Svensk oseanograf Ola Kalén ved SMHI beskriver akselerasjonen av havnivåstigningen siden 1960-tallet som sjokkerende.
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A new analysis reveals that most studies on coastal vulnerability have underestimated current sea levels by an average of 24 to 27 centimetres because they overlooked key oceanographic factors. This methodological blind spot means that flooding and erosion risks will materialize sooner than previously projected, potentially affecting millions more people by 2100. Researchers from Wageningen University highlight the need for better integration of sea-level data in climate impact assessments.
A new study indicates that the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica has crossed an irreversible tipping point, potentially accelerating global sea level rise. Researchers analyzed decades of satellite data to reach this conclusion. The findings highlight the urgent risks posed by climate change in polar regions.