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Articles about sea level rise, tides, and coastal monitoring.

Sea Level Rise Is Accelerating: What the Data Shows
Global mean sea level has risen approximately 21 cm since 1880, with the rate accelerating from 1.4 mm/year in the 20th century to...

Sunny Day Flooding: When High Tides Become a Crisis
Sunny day flooding, also called nuisance flooding or blue-sky flooding, occurs when high tides push seawater into streets and neig...

How Tide Gauges Measure Sea Level: Technology Explained
Tide gauges have been measuring sea level for over 200 years, evolving from simple wooden staffs to sophisticated automated system...

King Tides: Understanding the Highest Tides of the Year
King tides are the highest high tides and lowest low tides of the year, occurring when the sun and moon align and come closest to ...

How Coastal Cities Are Adapting to Rising Seas
Coastal cities worldwide are implementing creative strategies to adapt to rising seas. Rotterdam has built water plazas that funct...