Earth ID: 4853

27-year Sea Level Rise - TOPEX/JASON

Visualizations by Devika Elakara and Trent L. Schindler Released on November 5, 2020

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.

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Visualization Credits

Devika Elakara (GSFC Interns): Lead Visualizer
Trent L. Schindler (USRA): Lead Visualizer
Kel Elkins (USRA): Visualizer
Patrick Lynch (Wyle Information Systems): Lead Producer
Josh Willis (JPL): Lead Scientist

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Missions:
Jason
Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2
TOPEX/Poseidon

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Keywords:
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