Open AccessGlobal rise in sea level: a South African perspective
Author(s) -
J. R. E. Lütjeharms,
D.H. Swart
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
suid-afrikaanse tydskrif vir natuurwetenskap en tegnologie/die suid-afrikaanse tydskrif vir natuurwetenskap en tegnologie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2222-4173
pISSN - 0254-3486
DOI - 10.4102/satnt.v8i3.881
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , global climate , geography , oceanography , sea level , sea level rise , climatology , climate change , global warming , molecular cell biology , trace gas , environmental science , political science , meteorology , physical geography , geology , biology , artificial intelligence , computer science , microbiology and biotechnology
There is general scientific consensus that the increase in anthropogenic trace gases in the atmosphere is leading to an increase in global temperatures. This global perturbation of climate is causing a rise in mean sea-level. Such a rise has important implications for sensitive coastal areas. Research on the possible consequences for the South African coast-line is urgently required