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Concept: sea level rise in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7514
Preferred label sea level rise
Definition Sea-level rises are a possible consequence of global warming. As the amount of free water in the oceans increases, and as the water becomes warmer, global warming will increase. In addition, according to theory, the heating at the poles may reduce the amount of water trapped in glaciers and ice caps.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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