China’s rich coastal cities to see sea-level rise up to 20% higher than global average

International scientists report that melting Antarctic ice will cause sea levels along China's coastal cities, including Hong Kong and Shanghai, to rise 15‑20% above the global average. Gravitational changes from the ice loss will redistribute water, leading to higher ocean levels on the densely populated Chinese coastline.

Source: China’s rich coastal cities to see sea-level rise up to 20% higher than global average — South China Morning Post

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