Havsnivåhöjningen
Havsnivåhöjningen refers to the rise in the average level of the world's oceans. This phenomenon is a significant consequence of global climate change, primarily driven by two main factors. The first is the thermal expansion of seawater, where as ocean temperatures increase due to absorbed heat, the water itself expands in volume. The second major contributor is the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, such as those in Greenland and Antarctica. The water from these land-based ice masses flows into the oceans, directly increasing their volume.
Scientific observations, including satellite altimetry and tide gauge records, have confirmed a consistent upward trend in
The impacts of sea-level rise are far-reaching. Coastal communities face increased risks of flooding, erosion, and