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If I'm correct (not a hydrologist) 0.002 decrease in density translates to a 2M (~6 feet) sea level rise per KM of ocean. Some quick googling suggest that the a
by flukus 9y ago
If I'm correct (not a hydrologist) 0.002 decrease in density translates to a 2M (~6 feet) sea level rise per KM of ocean. Some quick googling suggest that the average ocean depth is close to 4KM.
So even small changes can have noticeable effect, particular when it's combined with other changes.
- yters 9y agoI'd be interested to hear more on this. Is this warming uniform throughout the entire depth? Does the change in density impact the ocean uniformly or mostly on the top layer where the pressure is less?
- flukus 9y agoTake everything with a huge grain of salt here, I'm far from an authority on any of this, some of it I don't really grasp myself. > Is this warming uniform throughout the entire depth? I don't believe so, I think various ocean layers are practically on different planets. But I don't think it makes a difference, less warming at lower levels just means more warming at higher levels, producing the same effect. > Is this warming uniform throughout the entire depth? I don't think so, this is where waters uncompressability comes into play.