Global sea surface temperature (SST)
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Climate Change Indicators: Sea Surface Temperature | US EPA
This indicator describes global trends in sea surface temperature.
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Sea Level Rise
Rising global sea level is a critical consequence of climate change. As ocean waters warm, they expand. Also, as air temperatures warm, water from melting ice sheets, polar ice caps, and glaciers enters into our ocean basins.
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Global Flood Risk under Climate Change
Globally, flood frequency is predicted to increase across 42% of the earth's land regions. Areas expected to be most affected are low-income countries in the lower-latitudes.
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