Study: Net Coastal Change Of 13,000+ Islands Expanded 155 Sq. Miles Since 2000
by Kenneth Richard Apr 4, 2024 in News
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The sea level rise experienced in recent decades was supposed to lead to shrinking shorelines and inundated coasts. Instead, satellite observations reveal the globe’s island coasts expanded seaward (net) by 402 km² (155 mi²) since 2000. [emphasis, links added]
In a new study, over 13,000 islands were assessed for coastal change over the last three decades (1990-2020).
Only 12% of these islands experienced significant shoreline change during this period. Thus, approximately 88% of the islands had stable coasts − neither substantial erosion nor accretion.
About 6% of these 13,000+ islands experienced coastline expansion (accretion), while 7.5% lost coastal land area (erosion).
https://climatechangedispatch.com/study-net-coastal-change-of-13000-islands-expanded-155-sq-miles-since-2000/
