Sea Level Rise in New Jersey

This circular details the historical reasons for sea level rise as well as environmental problems that result from this rise. The extent of the coastline during the most recent ice age is presented in a map, and predictions are made about where the coastline would be if the Antarctic and Greenland i...

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Other Authors: Sugarman, Peter
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: New Jersey Geological Survey 1998
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Online Access:http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/infocirc/sealevel.pdf
http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore00000002074.Document.000055040
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Summary:This circular details the historical reasons for sea level rise as well as environmental problems that result from this rise. The extent of the coastline during the most recent ice age is presented in a map, and predictions are made about where the coastline would be if the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets were to melt completely. Causes of sea level rise are also discussed. A New Jersey Geological Survey Information Circular