A new method will help scientists monitor the basal melt of ice sheets in Antarctica.
sea level change
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Horton Receives 2014 Ocean Sciences Voyager Award
Benjamin Horton received the 2014 Ocean Sciences Voyager Award at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, held 15-19 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award is given to a midcareer scientist (10-20 years postdegree) in recognition of significant contributions and expanding leadership in ocean sciences.
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Sea Level Rise Added $2 Billion to Sandy's Toll in New York City
The storm surge affected 11.4% more people and 11.6% more housing units than it would have without sea level rise.
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Developing Databases of Ancient Sea Level and Ice Sheet Extents
PALSEA2 Workshop;
Lochinver, Scotland, 16–22 September 2014
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Satellite Imaging Improves Study of Sinking River Deltas
Researchers know that the Ganges-Brahmaputra river delta is sinking. Now they have an accurate reading on the rate of subsidence.
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Flood Risk from Storm Surge is Increasing in New York
Rediscovered historical records of sea level in New York Harbor show the increasing threat of storm surges.
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Estuaries May Face Increased Parasitism as Sea Levels Rise
Researchers document how past sea levels changes affected invertebrate health in coastal environments.