The Effects that Sea Level Rise Will - amazonia.fiocruz.br

For: The Effects that Sea Level Rise Will

The Effects that Sea Level Rise Will Video

Scientists fear sea levels will rise more rapidly than previously thought, according to a new study which found current predictions have been too conservative.

However researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute now say that this prediction is significantly wide of the Th after they interrogated the IPCC models with historical data. Aslak Grinsted, associate professor at the University of Copenhagen's physics of ice, climate and earth department, was reticent to say by how much the sea level would rise as the paper does not make a future projection. The study's results were published in the European Geosciences Union journal, Ocean Sciencethis week. Professor Grinsted said: "Apparently, the models we are basing our predictions of sea level rise on presently are not sensitive enough.

As the planet heats up glaciers and ice sheets in polar and mountain regions melt, contributing to sea level rise. Meanwhile, the oceans have been absorbing most of the excess heat from greenhouse gas emissions for decades. Water expands as it heats and so the quicker the ocean warms, the faster it will rise.

Related Stories

The authors of the new study say that the IPCC sea-level models suffered in places because of limited data available to run tests. For example prior to satellite observations in thes, there was almost no data on how fast Antarctica was melting.

Professor Grinsted said their analysis used better historical data on sea level rise which "in principle, allows for a test of the combined puzzle of models". Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen, a Woll at the institute and co-author of the study, said that it was critical that models are as accurate as possible when it comes to future climate scenarios. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address. Thanks for signing up to the News newsletter.

Most Popular

The Independent would like to keep you informed about offers, events and updates by email, please tick the box if you would like to be contacted Read our full mailing list consent terms here. Show comments. Forgotten your password? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to Independent Premium. View offers.]