What ancient ice sheets can tell us about future sea-level rise

The cliffs at Godrevy reveal historic sea-level rise. Ed Gasson, CC BY-NC-ND

Source: The Conversation

When visiting Godrevy beach on the north Cornish coast, most people look out to sea at the lighthouse, surfers and seals rather than the cliffs behind. But these cliffs hold a history of past climate and sea level that is incredibly valuable to scientists like me who are trying to determine how quickly sea level is going to rise in the future.

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