Why Sea Levels Fell, Only to Rise Again

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From the beginning of 2010 until mid-2011, the average level of the world’s oceans dropped by 0.2 inches (5 millimeters). But how could this happen when average sea levels have been rising for decades?

A study published Oct. 4 in the journal Geophysical Research Letters found that the decline was due to an enormous increase in the amount of rainfall in Australia, northern South America and Southeast Asia, which transferred a significant amount of water from the oceans to the land…

The temporary fall in sea levels over the 2010-2011 time period led to abundant speculation by climate contrarians that sea level rise may not be a concern. But this study found that the decline in sea levels was temporary, and levels are already rising at the same average rate as before…

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