EXPLORATION 1B
Rapid Sea Level Rise
Sometimes glaciers and ice sheets melt rapidly, causing sea level to also rise rapidly. This phenomenon is known as a meltwater pulse. This figure shows sea level rise since the end of the last glacial maximum and is based on data from several different studies and reports.
- Approximately when did the last glacial maximum end?
- Approximately when did Meltwater Pulse 1A occur?
- Approximately how many meters did sea level rise during this period?