33 - Marine Submersion

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Marine Submersion 33
Set 4 www.climatefresk.org 33 Cyclones and atmospheric disturbances bring wind, waves and low pressure conditions. A 1 hectopascal pressure drop causes a 1 cm sea level rise. Therefore cyclones can cause marine submersions (i.e. coastal flooding), which are amplified by sea level rise.
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Causes

Disruption of the Water Cycle

Disruption of the Water Cycle

Rising Sea Levels

Rising Sea Levels

Cyclones

Cyclones

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Consequences

Decline in Agricultural Yields

Marine Submersion

Climate Refugees

Marine Submersion

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Other possible consequence

Freshwater Resources

Marine Submersion

If seawater rises, it can penetrate the water tables, which are freshwater reserves.

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Wrong cause

River Flooding

River Flooding

Do not make any confusion between floods and submersions. Floods concern rivers (it's fresh water) while submersions concern sea water (salt water).
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