NASA Analysis Shows Unexpected Amount Of Sea Level Rise In 2024

Published Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:25:07 GMT | By Phys.org On https://phys.org

Upcomingweb USA Science Latest News - Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, mostly because of ocean water expanding as it warms, or thermal expansion. According to a NASA-led analysis, last year's rate of rise was 0.23 inches (0.59 centimeters) per year, compared to the expected rate of 0.17 inches (0.43 centimeters) per year.