As the planet warms and the polar ice melts, the average level of the world’s oceans rises. While the exact height of the ocean depends on local geography, climate, the dynamic interaction of fluid with gravity and the rotation of the planet, scientists monitor sea level trends by comparing measurements to a 20-year average reference value. The disturbing visualization presented uses the metaphor of a sunken porthole to observe how high our oceans rose between 1993 and 2022.

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Apparently, in the last 30 years sea ​​level rose 9 centimeters. This may not seem like much, but it could actually bring serious trouble to humanity in the near future on a planetary scale. The animation made on the screen in the form of a ship’s porthole makes it possible to understand how important the problem is. Researchers are confident that they can predict ocean processes with sufficient accuracy based on information from various sources.

How sea level has changed in the world: video

The ocean saves the Earth from extreme heat. Its upper layers absorb heat no less than the atmosphere of the planet. The future of civilization will be bleak if humans do not learn to understand the problem and face the impending danger.

It’s worth noting that scientists announced in April that ocean surface temperatures hit an all-time high, breaking all records since satellite measurements began in the 1980s. Observations were recorded average global temperature 21.1 degrees Celsius. This negatively affects the ocean’s ability to absorb harmful greenhouse gases, reducing it.