American and Irish researchers have predicted an increase in the catastrophic rise of global ocean levels in the near future, based on geological measurements that could span centuries or even millennia.
The corresponding study was published in the journal Science, with a summary provided by EurekAlert!
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Experts point out that the ocean surface temperatures during the last interglacial period (Eemian), approximately 116,000 to 129,000 years ago, closely matched current parameters.
During this time, the sea level was higher than its current value by 6 to 9 meters.
In fact, at the beginning of the interglacial period, around 129,000 years ago, sea levels were nearly at levels seen between 1870 and 1889.
Subsequently, about 125,000 years ago, the average temperature of the ocean surface increased by approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius, nearing the parameter values recorded between 1995 and 2014.
Scientists reached this conclusion after comparing available data on ocean temperature and sea levels during the interglacial period with current modern values.