An interactive visualization to explore the effects of melting ice sheets and the resulting sea level rise on coastal areas.
Students will configure parameters related to glacial melt in Antarctica and/or Greenland, and will observe the effects of sea level rise on selected coastal regions in the U.S.
Use this tool to help students find answers to:
- What is the likely impact of significant ice melting in Antarctica on Florida?
- Discuss the possible impact of significant loss of ice in Greenland on Florida, California, and the Gulf Coast.
About the Tool
Tool Name | Sea Level Change Portal, VESL Coastline Retreat From Sea Level Rise Simulation |
Discipline | Geography, Earth Sciences |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Sea-level Rise, Floods, Shoreline Retreat, Melting of Ice Sheets |
Climate Topic | Disasters and Hazards, Climate and the Cryosphere |
Type of Tool | Interactive Visualization |
Grade Level | High school, Undergraduate |
Location | USA |
Language | English |
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Developed by | NASA |
Hosted at | NASA |
Link | https://sealevel.nasa.gov/vesl/web/sea-level/slr-eustatic/ |
Access | Online |
Computer Skills | Basic |