By now, everyone is probably well aware that because of global warming, scientists predict that the sea levels will rise approximately 2-3 feet!! This will affect all coastal regions around the United States as well as the rest of the world. What could the sea level rise cause? Well, there is certainly no good effects of a level rise. Coastal cities, islands, and beaches could be greatly reduced in some areas, and completely underwater in others. This means everyone should spend some time on there favorite beaches before there gone, as the every day citizen contributes very little to reducing global warming. Ground water aquifers could be polluted as well as harbors, tunnels, and coastal wetlands!
West Antarctic Ice Sheet- If the temperature of the sea continues to rise, than the sea level would rise 30 FEET!!! Say goodbye to coastal cities, and beaches!
Not only is this a big concern, but scientists say that the Arctic WILL be the first area affected. So far in 2010, temperatures have been a RECORD pace! As a result, winter-storms in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States have been brutal, and according to glaciologists this is because of the arctic temperatures.
Some good news? YES! Many geologists say that we may not see this for another 5,000 YEARS!
References: detnews.com ,whyfiles.org
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