Around the world, sea levels are rising. But, strangely, in Greenland, they're actually forecast to fall in the coming decades. In a new study, a team led by geophysicist Lauren Lewright at Columbia ...

Before diving into the methods, it's essential to understand the difference between altitude and elevation. Altitude refers to the height of an object or place above a given planetary reference plane, ...

If you have ever waited for a train at a railway station in India, you may have noticed a small but curious detail on the station name board. Along with the station’s name, there is often a number ...

NTU researchers developed a method that can use fossil corals alone to reconstruct sea level histories in previously inaccessible tropical regions. By determining live microatolls' air exposure limit ...

Rising sea levels are forcing the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut to address the long-term sustainability of its campus. By Annabel Keenan Reporting from Mystic, Conn. This article is part of our ...

Wetlands have flourished along the world’s coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from storm surge, stop seawater from ...