Models of glacial collapse in Antarctica improve predictions of sea-level rise
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With approximately one-third of the world's population living within a day's walk of a coastline, sea-level rise poses a serious global threat. Every centimeter of sea-level rise could displace 1.5 million people, and current estimates range from half a meter (1.6 feet) to 2 meters (6.6 feet) by the end of the 21st century—which means that potentially hundreds of millions of people could be affected. A more reliable prediction of sea-level rise is crucial to prepare coastal infrastructure and communities around the world for these changes.
Key takeaways
- 01With approximately one-third of the world's population living within a day's walk of a coastline, sea-level rise poses a serious global threat.
- 02Every centimeter of sea-level rise could displace 1.5 million people, and current estimates range from half a meter (1.6 feet) to 2 meters (6.6 feet) by the end of the 21st century—which means that potentially hundreds of millions of people could be affected.
- 03A more reliable prediction of sea-level rise is crucial to prepare coastal infrastructure and communities around the world for these changes.
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