rising temperatures

What Causes Rising Surface Temperatures Of The Pacific Ocean?

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What Causes Rising Surface Temperatures Of The Pacific Ocean? What causes rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean? Normally, sea surface temperature is about 14°F (8°C) higher in the Western Pacific than the waters off South America. This is due to the trade winds blowing from east to west along the equator allowing the upwelling

What Happens If Global Temperatures Rise 3 Degrees?

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What Happens If Global Temperatures Rise 3 Degrees? In a 3-degrees-warmer world, the coastlines of today will largely be gone, endlessly reduced over the coming centuries by rising seas. By the end of 2100, sea levels are expected to rise by about 2 feet on average. That would be near catastrophic for small island nations.