Rising sea levels
Subtitle: an introduction to cause and impact
By: Hunt Janin and Scott A. Mandia
Contributors: Mandia, Scott A., 1965-
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 211
ISBN-13: 9780786459568
Subjects: Climatic factors; Coast changes; Climatic changes; Sea level; Floods
Description: "The fundamental point of this book is that, in the past, the world's political, economic, military, and social development took place during a time of relatively stable sea level. That time, however, is now over: The world must begin to cope with inevitable increases in sea level. These increases are certain to have important domestic and international consequences"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-204) and index.
Table of contents: title: A short primer on global warming; title: The world ocean and the hydrologic cycle; title: Why should we care about the rise of the oceans?; title: Storm surges and other extreme events; title: The changing seas; title: At the edges of the sea; title: Cities and countries of the Atlantic Ocean basin; title: Cities and countries of the Pacific Ocean basin; title: Cities and countries of the Indian Ocean basin; title: The west Antarctic ice sheet; title: The Greenland ice sheet; title: A range of options to cope with sea level rise: two case studies - the Netherlands and the United States; title: Impacts of sea level rise; title: Getting to know the experts; title: Very long term prospects for the world's shorelines; title: Conclusions: looking ahead.