Sea level is, on average, eight inches higher today than it was in 1880. Locally, the rise may be lower or higher, depen
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Fact 4: Sea level is rising
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• Sea level is, on average, eight inches higher today than it was in 1880. Locally, the rise may be lower or higher, depending on geology, ocean currents and other factors. source: NCA
• Most of the rise so far has come from melting ice and expanding water as ocean temperatures have increased. source: NCA Experts expect the rise to accelerate. source: IPCC
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• Higher sea level will increase erosion rates and make high tides, storm surges and costal flooding more damaging. source: IPCC
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