Sea Level Rise

The video explains the air-sea interface's role in defining sea level and how short-term factors like wind and atmospheric pressure cause fluctuations. It defines mean sea level and discusses long-term changes due to climate change. Rising sea levels lead to increased flooding and coastal risks, with Galveston, TX as a case study. The global rise in sea level is attributed to global warming, primarily due to melting ice and thermal expansion of seawater.

In what ways does global warming affect sea levels according to the text?

What predictions are made about Galveston, TX regarding future flooding?