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Preparing for Rising Seas in the Maldives
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Preparing for Rising Seas in the Maldives

A new artificial island near Malé could be a destination for people trying to escape rising waters on lower-lying islands.

Published Apr 9, 2021

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A Disappearing Island Restored
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A Disappearing Island Restored

Poplar Island is rising back out of the Chesapeake...with a little help.

Published Jun 30, 2012

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NASA’s Front Porch View of Rising Seas
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NASA’s Front Porch View of Rising Seas

The nation’s problem is also NASA’s problem: Half to two-thirds of our space infrastructure and assets stand within 5 meters of sea level.

Published Sep 8, 2015

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Rising Seas in Charleston
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Rising Seas in Charleston

Sea level rise and new development are on a collision course in South Carolina lowcountry.

Published Jan 11, 2021

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The Waters are Rising on NASA’s Shores
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The Waters are Rising on NASA’s Shores

Global sea level rise poses very local challenges for the many NASA centers situated on U.S. coasts.

Published Sep 30, 2015

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Great Fox is Disappearing
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Great Fox is Disappearing

Rising waters are swallowing up another island in Chesapeake Bay.

Published Dec 2, 2019

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Water, Water Everywhere
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Water, Water Everywhere

The Maldives rise just a few meters above the surrounding ocean.

Published Jan 15, 2017

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Folklore and Science Meet at Tiwi
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Folklore and Science Meet at Tiwi

Myths about these Australian islands seem to provide an ancient explanation for sea level rise.

Published Dec 27, 2019

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Sea Level Rise is Accelerating
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Sea Level Rise is Accelerating

The acceleration has been driven mainly by increased ice melting in Greenland and Antarctica, and it has the potential to double the total sea level rise projected by 2100.

Published Feb 20, 2018

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Taking a Measure of Sea Level Rise: Gravimetry
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Taking a Measure of Sea Level Rise: Gravimetry

Scientists measure ice’s gravitational pull on a pair of satellites, allowing them to estimate ice loss and its contribution to sea level rise.

Published Nov 5, 2020

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