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How much is Maine sea level expected to rise in the next 100 years?

April 26, 2017level Maine Rise sea

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How much is Maine sea level expected to rise in the next 100 years?

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that global sea level will rise at an accelerated rate in the next century. The IPCC Third Assessment projects that global sea level will rise an average of 9-88 cm (4-35 inches) with a range between 20-70 cm (8-28 inches) more likely by 2100. Using IPCC and US EPA information, the Maine coast has a 50% chance of experiencing a 55 cm (22 inch) sea-level rise by 2100 due to climate change. The Maine coast is likely to experience an additional sea-level rise of 36 cm (14 inches) over and above the current trend by 2100 due to climate change.