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There are a few important processes that cause observed sea level rise. In order, with IPCC estimates on the magnitude: - The ocean expands as it warms, which
by ovis 11y ago
There are a few important processes that cause observed sea level rise. In order, with IPCC estimates on the magnitude:
- The ocean expands as it warms, which is the single largest contributor right now (1.1 mm/yr).
- Mountain glaciers are next, as they are very rapidly melting (0.76 mm/yr, with large uncertainties).
- Then Greenland, as mentioned by another poster (0.43 mm/yr).