| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 234 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Studies in geophysics |
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Studies in geophysics.
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| Contents |
Overview and recommendations. The record. Recent changes in sea level: a summary / Tim P. Barnett -- North Atlantic sea level and circulation / Keith R. Thompson -- Large-scale coherence of sea level at very low frequencies / W. Sturges -- Glacial isostatic adjustment and relative sea-level change / W. Richard Peltier -- Quaternary sea-level change / Robley K. Matthews -- Graphic analysis of dislocated quaternary shorelines / Arthur L. Bloom and Nobuyuki Yonekura -- Seismic stratigraphic record of sea-level change / Nicholas Christie-Blick, G.S. Mountain, and K.G. Miller -- Long-term eustasy and epeirogeny in continents / C.G.A. Harrison. Processes and feedbacks. Could possible changes in global groundwater reservoir cause eustatic sea-level fluctuations? / William W. Hay and Mark A. Leslie -- Rolde of land ice in present and future sea-level change / Mark F. Meier -- Sea level and climate change / Eric J. Barron and Starley L. Thompson -- Long-term aspects of future atmospheric CO₂ and sea-level changes / Eric T. Sundquist -- Sea level and the thermal variability of the ocean / Dean Roemmich. Future measurements. Strategy for future measurements of very-low-frequency sea-level change / Walter Munk, Roger Revelle, Peter Worcester, and Mark Zumberge. Index |
| Summary |
Explores the views among scientists on the causes and mechanisms of sea-level change. This book examines measurement programs and make recommendations aimed at improving our understanding of the factors that affect sea level. It is meant for scientists, engineers, policymakers, the environmental community, researchers, and students |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Sea level.
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Climatic changes
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Climate Change
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sea level.
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climate change.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography.
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geology.
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Climatic changes
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Sea level
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Eustatische Meeresspiegelschwankung
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Geomorfologia litoranea.
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Mer -- Niveau.
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Eustatisme.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Geophysics Study Committee.
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| LC no. |
90005839 |
| ISBN |
0585144982 |
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9780585144986 |
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1280214430 |
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9781280214431 |
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9786610214433 |
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6610214433 |
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0309555469 |
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9780309555463 |
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