Showing posts with label Pacific's Solomon Islands; Sea-Level Rise; Australian Study. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pacific's Solomon Islands; Sea-Level Rise; Australian Study. Show all posts

Saturday, May 07, 2016

Sea-Level Rise Claims Five Islands In Solomons: Study

At least 11 islands across the northern Solomon Islands have either totally disappeared over recent decades or are currently experiencing severe erosion, an Australian study shows ©Eskinder Debebe (AFP)
Five islands have disappeared in the Pacific's Solomon Islands due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion, according to an Australian study that could provide valuable insights for future research.