Global Warming Impacts on Earth's Sea Level, Ocean Circulation, Oxygen Isotopes

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Start date Feb 3, 2008
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Global warming is expected to significantly raise sea levels due to the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, contributing to coastal flooding and habitat loss. Changes in temperature and salinity from warming oceans will disrupt global ocean circulation patterns, affecting climate systems and weather patterns worldwide. Additionally, shifts in oxygen isotopes in ocean water will provide insights into past climate changes and current warming trends. These alterations can impact marine ecosystems, including species distribution and biodiversity. Understanding these interconnected effects is crucial for predicting future environmental changes.

Feb 3, 2008

eyehategod

how would the Earth be affected by global warming in terms of the sea level , global ocean circulation, and oxygen isotopes?

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Feb 4, 2008

Evo

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There are many threads on this already.

Thread 'Mag 7.6 - 73 km ENE of Misawa, Japan, tsunami warning issued'

M 7.6 - 73 km ENE of Misawa, Japan https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rtdt/executive 2025-12-08 14:15:11 (UTC) 40.960°N 142.185°E 53.1 km depth It was however fairly deep (53.1 km depth) as compared to the Great Tohoku earthquake in which the sea floor was displaced. I don't believe a tsunami would be significant. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rtdt/region-info

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