Sea Level Rise

climate-science

Global mean sea level is projected to rise by about 0.3 to 0.6 metres (approximately 1 to 2 feet) above 2000 levels by 2050 under intermediate emissions scenarios, with continue...

environment-climate

Flooding in Miami, Florida is a recurring, high‑impact challenge driven primarily by sea level rise, land subsidence, and intense rainfall events. Unlike short‑lived flash f...

glaciology

Glaciers in Florida do not exist and have not existed in modern human history. The state’s climate—characterized by warm temperatures and low elevation—precludes the forma...

resilience-planning

Malibu rising adaptation refers to local and regional efforts to prepare for and respond to rising sea levels, higher surf, coastal erosion, and related climate risks in the Mal...

geology

No, California will not fall into the ocean. The state sits on the North American tectonic plate, moving roughly 25–30 millimeters per year northwestward relative to the Pacif...