#rising-sea-levels

#rising-sea-levels

Pacific island nations face grave danger from rising sea levels, necessitating urgent global action according to UN chief Antonio Guterres.

King tides highlight climate risks, signaling potential flooding of beloved coastal areas.

Community involvement is crucial in understanding and documenting king tides.

King tides serve as a stark reminder of imminent climate change impacts.

Rising sea levels due to climate change could lead to significant land loss and threaten communities like Staten Island by 2100.

Beachside high rises in Miami are sinking at unexpected rates, indicating potential impacts of rising sea levels on infrastructure.

Rising sea levels threaten major cities globally by 2100 due to carbon emissions.

Rising sea levels threaten Pacific Island communities, exacerbated by climate change and prompting international legal action for climate justice.

King tides exemplify the rising threat of sea levels, potentially flooding coastal areas more frequently.

King tides, also known as perigean spring tides, occur during new and full moons when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon align to create higher than average high tides and lower than average low tides.

King tides in California, particularly during the winter, can lead to coastal flooding and give a preview of what rising sea levels will look like.