Sea levels rise more than expected in 2024, NASA reports

Sea levels have risen more than anticipated in 2024, the hottest year on record, according to NASA. The increase is attributed to unusually high ocean temperatures and the melting of glaciers.

This rise is a consequence of climate change driven by human activity, as the Earth’s surface temperature increases, leading to higher sea levels due to greenhouse gas emissions.

Using satellite imagery, NASA reported that sea levels rose by 0.59 centimeters in 2024, surpassing the predicted 0.43 centimeters. Over the past three decades, sea levels have increased by 10 centimeters. The rise is primarily due to the melting of ice, but in 2024, a third of the increase was caused by thermal expansion of seawater due to rising temperatures.

Experts predict that sea levels will continue to rise, threatening coastal and island