Mean Sea Level: The Effect of the Rise in the Environment
Ibrahim Isiaka,
Kingsley Ndukwe,
Ufomba Chibuike
Abstract:Mean sea level is a significant phenomenon in geodetic science and oceanography. The sea level has experienced an unprecedented rise recently, and this increase can be attributed to various human-induced activities (anthropogenic factors) ranging from deforestation to the burning of fossil fuels and population increases. Several factors cause sea level rise. It has been identified that the thermal expansion of ocean water and the melting of glaciers add to the volume of water, causing global sea level to rise,… Show more
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