Title: Sea-level rise « World Ocean Review
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Sea-level rise – an unavoidable threat
Loss of habitats and cultural treasures

Content: Loss of habitats and cultural treasures
Sea-level rise is one of the most serious consequences of global warming. No one can really imagine how the coasts will look if the waters rise by several metres over the course of a few centuries. Coastal areas are among the most densely populated regions of the world
Coastal areas are among the most densely populated regions of the world
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and are therefore particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. They include major agricultural zones, conurbations and heritage sites. How will climate change affect their appearance? Researchers around the world are seeking answers to the question of how rapidly, and to what extent, sea level will rise as a consequence of climate change. In doing so, they must take account of the fact that sea level is affected not only by the human-induced greenhouse effect but also by natural processes. Experts make a distinction between: eustatic causes: