Scenario 1: Sea Level Rise

摘要

The subject of this case study scenario is long-term sea level rise. The main reasons for sea level rise are thermal expansion of the earth's water masses and melting of glaciers. Natural changes are aggravated by human activity. Sea level rise can have a great impact on coastal areas. Although it is a slowly approaching climatic threat, the anticipated impacts of sea level rise on existing infrastructure and societies can be so severe that adaptation has to start now.