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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

Global sea level rose faster than expected last year alarming scientists

Last year saw an “unexpected” amount of sea level rise around the world, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said Thursday.

An analysis led by the agency found that the rate of rise was nearly a quarter of an inch per year, compared to an expected rate of 0.17 inches.

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