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Record 1 2006-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Geography (General)
CONT

The global average sea level has risen by 10 to 20 cm over the past 100 years. ... Coastal zones and small islands are extremely vulnerable. ... Already over the past 100 years, 70% of sandy shorelines have been retreating.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
CONT

Le niveau moyen de la mer s'est élevé de 10 à 20 cm depuis un siècle. [...] Les zones côtières et les petites îles sont extrêmement vulnérables. [...] Déjà au cours des 100 dernières années, 70% des côtes sablonneuses ont reculé.

Spanish

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