Sea-Level Change

Sea-level rise may be one of the consequences of global warming. To understand changes in sea level caused by the "greenhouse effect," we must understand the factors that have caused the sea level to fluctuate significantly throughout history.
This new volume explores current views among scientists on the causes and mechanisms of sea-level change. The authors examine measurement programs and make recommendations aimed at improving our understanding of the factors that affect sea level. It will be welcomed by scientists, engineers, and policymakers concerned about "greenhouse" issues and sea-level change, the environmental community, researchers, and students.

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Explores the views among scientists on the causes and mechanisms of sea-level change. This book examines measurement programs and make recommendations aimed at improving our understanding of the factors that affect sea level. It is meant for scientists, engineers, policymakers, the environmental community, researchers, and students.

Product details

• Authors: Environment and Resources Commission on Geosciences, Commission on Geosciences Environment an, Commission on Geosciences Environment and Resources, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Geophysics Study Committee, Institute Of Medicine, National Research Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.1990
• EAN: 9780309040396
• ISBN: 978-0-309-04039-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 274 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 1043 g
• Series: Studies in Geophysics; Studies in Geophysics: A Series; Studies in Geophysics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology