The Parched Planet Paradox: How Drought and Sea Level Rise Feed on Each Other

The parched planet paradox: How drought and sea level rise feed on each other

Overpumping groundwater, worsening droughts and more rapid evaporation due to higher temperatures have caused a drastic decline in the amount of available freshwater, according to a new study.“Continental drying” has redirected the planet’s total water to the oceans to such degree that it has now surpassed melting ice sheets as the biggest contributor to global sea level rise, the research found. Losses of land-based water could have profound im…

The Unexpected Role of Land, Not Ice, in Accelerating Sea Level Rise

The land on Earth is drying out quickly, contributing to sea level rise even more than melting glaciers, according to new research. Researchers have discovered that water loss from soil, lakes, and underground aquifers accelerates the rise in sea levels. This trend of drying is spreading at an alarming rate. Areas around the globe that [...] The post The Unexpected Role of Land, Not Ice, in Accelerating Sea Level Rise appeared first on Mondo New…