Defense News in Brief: NPS Student Uses Multidisciplinary Approach to Study Sea Level Rise at Navy Installation

Source: United States Navy

MONTEREY, Calif. – For the large number of naval bases located on an ocean’s coast, the prospect of sea level rise (SLR) poses a real potential threat, especially since a rising sea doesn’t necessarily impact everywhere the same way. There are many variables to consider, such as the local coastal geology and geography, as well as tide fluctuations and meteorological events.