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Originally Posted by tuccillo
There are three factors at work. Number 1: Ice on land melting increases the sea level by adding water to the oceans. Number 2: The warming of the oceans causes an increase in the volume and therefore an increase in the sea levels. Number 3: In many areas, the land is subsiding (sinking) and this makes it appear that the sea level is rising. This phenomenon varies greatly. For example, it is a big factor along the Gulf of Mexico.
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You're absolutely right on all of those. Kudos. Of course, I don't think we agree on THE CAUSE of it.