2023–2024 El Niño triggered record-breaking sea level spike along African coastlines, study finds

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Feb 8, 2026, 1:00 pm120 ptsTrending
Africa's coastlines are under growing threat as sea levels climb faster than ever, driven by decades of global warming caused by human activity, natural climate cycles, and warming ocean waters. Between 2009 and 2024, the continent experienced a 73% increase in sea-level rise, according to a recent study…

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