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Sea Level Rise Can No Longer Be Stopped, What Next? - With John Englander

The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Explore the urgent issue of sea level rise in this comprehensive lecture by oceanographer John Englander. Delve into the latest scientific projections and surprising aspects of rising sea levels, examining their profound long-term impact on coastal communities and the global economy. Learn about the Milankovitch Cycle, orbital variations, and warming periods throughout Earth's history. Investigate current sea level trends, exponential growth patterns, and the primary causes of sea level rise, including Arctic sea ice decline and melting glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica. Analyze key reports from NOAA, the IPCC, and other scientific bodies to understand future projections and their implications. Gain insights into adaptation strategies and the need for urgent action in the face of this unstoppable phenomenon that will reshape coastlines worldwide.

Syllabus

Intro
Climate Change
How to get the graph
The Milankovitch Cycle
Orbital Variations
Warming Period
Sea Level Change
Florida
Post glacial era
Human history
Current sea level
Exponential growth
The football stadium
Whats the drop
What causes it
Arctic Sea Ice Decline
What Causes Sea Level Rise
Greenland and Antarctica
Greenland
Melting glaciers
Rivers of ice
Antarctica
Six Glaciers
Antarctica Melting
The Physics
The Projections
NOAA Report
US Sea Level
Dr James Hansen
The IPCC
Key Points
Ice Ages
San Francisco

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The Royal Institution

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