El Nino's Role in the Accelerated Global Sea Level Rise of 2023
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
A significant increase in global sea level, about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023, marks a notable event largely attributed to the interplay of climate warming and a potent El Nino phase, compared to a total rise of approximately 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) observed since 1993 from ongoing satellite data. This surge, equating to transferring a quarter of Lake Superior's vo