Sea level rise is distributed unevenly across the globe
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 89/100
Observational and modeling studies demonstrate that sea level rise is not uniform globally, with regional rates significantly modulated by ocean dynamics, steric effects, and internal climate variability.
Evidence for · 7
Contemporary sea level changes from satellite altimetry: What have we learned? What are the new challenges?
2018 · cited by 175
Satellite altimetry mapping reveals clear spatial trend patterns and deviations from the global mean sea level rise.
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More for · 6
Internal climate variability and projected future regional steric and dynamic sea level rise
2018 · cited by 44
Internal climate variability modulates future regional steric and dynamic sea level rise differently across various locations.
Analyzing the Effect of Ocean Internal Variability on Depth-Integrated Steric Sea-Level Rise Trends Using a Low-Resolution CESM Ensemble
2017 · cited by 8
Uncertainties and regional variations in steric sea level trends are amplified for regional assessments due to internal variability.
Steric Changes Associated With the Fast Sea Level Rise in the Upper South Indian Ocean
2023 · cited by 5
The low-latitude South Indian Ocean experiences sea level rise significantly faster than its Atlantic and Pacific counterparts.
Seasonal Patterns, Inter‐Annual Variability, and Long‐Term Trends of Mean Sea Level Along the Western Iberian Coast and the North Atlantic Islands
2024 · cited by 4
Regional trend analyses show that local sea level rise rates vary substantially around the Western Iberian Coast and local islands compared to the global average.
Exploring steric sea level variability in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic Ocean: a three-decade study (1993-2022).
2024 · cited by 2
Spatio-temporal trends in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic Ocean exhibit distinct regional variations driven by steric and mass components.
Causes of accelerated High-Tide Flooding in the U.S. since 1950.
2023 · cited by 2
Spatial patterns in high-tide flooding and sterodynamic sea level contributions vary widely across U.S. coastlines.