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Understanding Sea-level Rise and Variability

This book identifies the major impacts of sea-level rise, presents up-to-date assessments of past sea-level change, thoroughly explores all of the factors contributing to sea-level rise, and explores how sea-level extreme events might change. It identifies what is known in each area and what researc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Church, John
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2010
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Collection: Wiley Online Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book identifies the major impacts of sea-level rise, presents up-to-date assessments of past sea-level change, thoroughly explores all of the factors contributing to sea-level rise, and explores how sea-level extreme events might change. It identifies what is known in each area and what research and observations are required to reduce the uncertainties in our understanding of sea-level rise so that more reliable future projections can be made. A synthesis of findings provides a concise summary of past, present and future sea-level rise and its impacts on society.
Physical Description:457 Seiten
ISBN:9781444334517