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Sea Levels Rose Two Feet Higher Than Predicted In East Coast
Sea levels rose as much as 2 feet (60 centimeters) higher than
predicted this summer along the U.S. East Coast, surprising scientists
who forecast such periodic fluctuations.
The
immediate cause of the unexpected rise has now been solved, U.S.
officials say in a new report (hint: it wasn't global warming). But the
underlying reason remains a mystery.
A new report from NOAA has identified the two major factors behind the high sea levels—a weakened Gulf Stream and steady winds from the northeastern Atlantic.
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