In 2024, which has been recorded as the warmest year ever, sea levels have escalated beyond expectations, as reported by NASA. This rise can be linked to exceptionally elevated seawater temperatures along with the thawing of glaciers.
This increase is attributed to climate change caused by human activities, with rising temperatures on Earth causing higher sea levels because of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere.
NASA stated that based on satellite data, sea levels climbed by 0.59 centimeters in 2024, exceeding the forecasted figure of 0.43 centimeters. In the last thirty years, sea levels have gone up by 10 centimeters. While the primary cause remains the thawing of glaciers and ice sheets, one-third of this increment in 2024 can be attributed to the heat-induced expansion of ocean water as global temperatures soared.
Specialists forecast that sea levels will keep increasing, posing risks to coastal areas and islands.
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