27-year Sea Level Rise - TOPEX/JASON

  • Released Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Sea surface height change from 1992 to 2019, with colorbar

This visualization shows total sea level change between 1992 and 2019, based on data collected from the TOPEX/Poseidon, Jason-1, Jason-2, and Jason-3 satellites. Blue regions are where sea level has gone down, and orange/red regions are where sea level has gone up. Since 1992, seas around the world have risen an average of nearly 6 inches.



The color range for this visualization is -15 cm to +15 cm (-5.9 inches to +5.9 inches), though measured data extends above and below 15 cm (5.9 inches). This particular range was chosen to highlight variations in sea level change.

Sea surface height change from 1992 to 2019, no colorbar

Sea surface height change in the Pacific region from 1992 to 2019, with colorbar

Sea surface height change in the Pacific region from 1992 to 2019, with colorbar

Sea surface height change in the Pacific region from 1992 to 2019, no colorbar

Sea surface height change in the Pacific region from 1992 to 2019, no colorbar

Sea surface height change from 1992 to 2019, with colorbar, flat projection

Sea surface height change from 1992 to 2019, with colorbar, flat projection

Sea surface height change from 1992 to 2019, no colorbar, flat projection

Sea surface height change from 1992 to 2019, no colorbar, flat projection

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This page was originally published on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
This page was last updated on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM EDT.

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