CLEAN: Climate change risk to Aussie beach dream

The video discusses the natural changes occurring at an increased rate due to climate change, specifically focusing on sea level rise. It highlights the impact of storm surges, which can elevate sea levels significantly for several hours, and predicts that these events will become more damaging in the future. The video also addresses the issue of insurance not covering ocean rise, urging individuals to make their own arrangements.

What is the primary cause of the accelerated sea level rise discussed in the video?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Climate change

• Deforestation

How do storm surges affect sea levels temporarily?

• They decrease sea levels by 2-3 meters.

• They increase sea levels by 4-5 meters.

• They have no effect on sea levels.

• They cause sea levels to remain constant.

What is the expected impact of progressive sea level rise on storm surges?

• Storm surges will become more damaging.

• Storm surges will become less frequent.

• Storm surges will have no impact.

• Storm surges will decrease in intensity.

Why might people need to make their own arrangements in response to sea level rise?

• Sea level rise is not a significant issue.

• Government provides full compensation.

• Insurance does not cover ocean rise.

• Insurance covers all types of natural disasters.

What is a major challenge mentioned in the video regarding sea level rise?

• Lack of awareness among people.

• Inadequate insurance coverage for ocean rise.

• Overestimation of sea level rise effects.

• Excessive government intervention.