Sea level rise in 20th century was fastest in 3,000 years, Rutgers-led study finds

Sea level rise in 20th century was fastest in 3,000 years, Rutgers-led study finds Newark NJ (SPX) Feb 23, 2016 - Global sea level rose faster in the 20th century than in any of the 27 previous centuries, according to a Rutgers University-led study published this week. Moreover, without global warming, global sea level would have risen by less than half the observed 20th century increase and might even have fallen. Instead, global sea level rose by about 14 centimeters, or 5.5 inches, from 1900 to 200 ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Sea_level_rise_in_20th_century_was_fastest_in_3000_years_Rutgers_led_study_finds_999.html