Overview

Sea-level rise may be one of the consequences of global warming. To understand changes in sea level caused by the ""greenhouse effect,"" we must understand the factors that have caused the sea level to fluctuate significantly throughout history. This new volume explores current views among scientists on the causes and mechanisms of sea-level change. The authors examine measurement programs and make recommendations aimed at improving our understanding of the factors that affect sea level. It will be welcomed by scientists, engineers, and policymakers concerned about ""greenhouse"" issues and sea-level change, the environmental community, researchers, and students. Table of Contents Front Matter Sea-Level Change Overview and Recommendations The Record 1 Recent Changes in Sea Level: A Summary 2 North Atlantic Sea Level and Circulation 3 Large-Scale Coherence of Sea Level at Very Low Frequencies 4 Glacial Isostatic Adjustment and Relative Sea-Level Change 5 Quaternary Sea-Level Change 6 Graphic Analysis of Dislocated Quaternary Shorelines 7 Seismic Stratigraphic Record of Sea-Level Change 8 Long-Term Eustasy and Epeirogeny in Continents Processes and Feedback 9 Could Possible Changes in Global Groundwater Reservoir Cause Eustatic Sea-Level Fluctuations? 10 Role of Land Ice in Present and Future Sea-Level Change 11 Sea Level and Climate Change 12 Long-Term Aspects of Future Atmospheric CO2 and Sea-Level Changes 13 Sea Level and the Thermal Variability of the Ocean Future Measurements 14 Strategy for Future Measurements of Very-Low-Frequency Sea-Level Change Index

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources ,  Geophysics Study Committee
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.021kg
ISBN:  

9780309040396

ISBN 10:   0309040396
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 February 1990
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Sea-Level Change; 3 Overview and Recommendations; 4 The Record; 5 1 Recent Changes in Sea Level: A Summary; 6 2 North Atlantic Sea Level and Circulation; 7 3 Large-Scale Coherence of Sea Level at Very Low Frequencies; 8 4 Glacial Isostatic Adjustment and Relative Sea-Level Change; 9 5 Quaternary Sea-Level Change; 10 6 Graphic Analysis of Dislocated Quaternary Shorelines; 11 7 Seismic Stratigraphic Record of Sea-Level Change; 12 8 Long-Term Eustasy and Epeirogeny in Continents; 13 Processes and Feedback; 14 9 Could Possible Changes in Global Groundwater Reservoir Cause Eustatic Sea-Level Fluctuations?; 15 10 Role of Land Ice in Present and Future Sea-Level Change; 16 11 Sea Level and Climate Change; 17 12 Long-Term Aspects of Future Atmospheric CO2 and Sea-Level Changes; 18 13 Sea Level and the Thermal Variability of the Ocean; 19 Future Measurements; 20 14 Strategy for Future Measurements of Very-Low-Frequency Sea-Level Change; 21 Index

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