This volume presents the most recent results of global mean sea level variations over the satellite altimetry era (starting in the early 1990s) and associated c

Traces a commonplace average—sea level—from its origins in charting land to its emergence as a symbol of global warming. News reports warn of rising sea lev

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Over the last century, the Mediterranean Sea has experienced significant alterations due to natural processes and human activities. Some key changes include sea

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