NASA finds global sea level rose faster than expected last year

Glaciers and sea ice continued to melt at a rapid pace, causing sea levels to reach record levels.

NASA Mission uncovers hidden driver of Arctic ice melt

NASA’s most ambitious Arctic research mission yet has uncovered unexpectedly high concentrations of ice particles in clouds over Greenland, potentially explaining the region’s accelerating ice melt.

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Rising Seas and Land-Based Salt Pollution Pose Dual Threats for Drinking Water - Inside Climate News

New studies show that climate change is fueling salt contamination in freshwater ecosystemsBy Kiley PriceGlobal sea levels rose faster than expected last year, largely due to warming ocean temperatures, a new NASA analysis found.

Sea Levels Rose More Than Expected in 2024, According to a NASA Analysis

Ocean warming and thus thermal expansion played a major role in last year's increase

Rising sea levels accelerate faster than expected

Oceans rose 35% more than anticipated last year, with record-high temperatures driving the surge, according to a NASA-led study.Kasha Patel reports for The Washington Post.In short:Global sea levels rose by 0.23 inches in 2024, exceeding the projected 0.17 inches, largely due to ocean warming.While melting ice sheets have been the dominant factor over decades, last year’s rise was driven mainly by thermal expansion.Coastal cities, particularly i…