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Nov152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

NASA Unveils Sea Level Data to Support Coastal Communities

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NASA has launched a global sea level change platform to help coastal communities prepare for the rising oceans disrupting livelihoods and infrastructure worldwide. Accessible through the Earth Information Center, the platform offers projections of sea level rise until 2150 and flood risks for the next 30 years, integrating data from ice sheets, ocean monitoring, and climate assessments. Developed in collaboration with organizations like the World Bank, U.S. Department of Defense, and the United Nations, the tool aims to guide critical planning and adaptation strategies. "NASA innovates for humanity," said Karen St. Germain, head of NASA’s Earth Science Division. "This data supports communities in addressing natural hazards and planning for resilience." Rising Faster Than Ever NASA...

Unprecedented Winter Heatwave in Australia: A Stark Reminder of Climate Change

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Australia has experienced hot temperatures well above historical averages. Over the past weekend in Australia, large parts of the country saw record-breaking heat, raising concerns about the ongoing impact of climate change. In South Australia's outback town of Oodnadatta, temperatures soared to 38.5°C on Friday and an even hotter 39.4°C on Saturday about 16°C above average for this time of year. These temperatures shattered previous winter records for the state. Similar heatwaves were recorded across Australia, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting that the trend will continue into the coming week. A persistent high-pressure system over eastern Australia and the Tasman Sea is the main driver behind this unusual heatwave. This system has kept skies clear and brought northerly wi...

Antarctica’s Post-Glacial Uplift: A Double-Edged Sword for Future Sea Level Rise

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Antarctica, long regarded as a frozen behemoth, is shedding its icy weight, leading to a phenomenon known as post-glacial uplift. This process, where the land rises as the ice melts, is now recognized as a key factor that could dramatically alter projections of future global sea level rise. As the Antarctic ice sheet melts, the weight pressing down on the continent reduces, allowing the land to rise—similar to a sponge expanding after being compressed. This process, called post-glacial uplift, is happening much faster than previously thought. Recent research suggests that this land rebound could either mitigate or exacerbate Antarctica’s contribution to global sea level rise, depending on future fossil fuel emissions. Impact on Global Sea Levels Glaciologists Natalya Gomez from Mc...