Sea levels found to be higher than previously estimated due to research gap

Rising sea levels due to climate change may pose a greater threat than previously estimated, with a new study revealing that most existing assessments underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot. The research indicates that this discrepancy particularly affects regions in the Global South and Southeast Asia, potentially endangering an additional 77 million to 132 million people as sea levels rise. The study emphasizes the need for accurate measurements of both land and sea elevations to better assess risks and impacts related to coastal flooding.

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