33 - Marine Submersion

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Not to be confused with floods. Marine submersion is seawater or ocean water rising. This rise can be exceptional because of extreme weather events, or permanent because of rising water levels.

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Causes

Marine Submersion


Marine Submersion


Cyclones

Marine Submersion


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Consequences

Decline in Agricultural Yields

Marine Submersion


Marine Submersion


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Other possible consequence

Marine Submersion

If seawater rises, it can penetrate the water tables, which are freshwater reserves.


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Wrong cause

Marine Submersion

Do not make any confusion between floods and submersions. Floods concern rivers (it's fresh water) while submersions concern sea water (salt water).