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How does it compare to 1997-1998?
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Data and images from TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason altimeters are being used for practical applications.
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A searchable database of ocean surface topography related published works.
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Updates on the latest research being completed by the team of international and interdisciplinary scientists.
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Sea Level Changes & Coastal Impacts
Sea Level Changes & Coastal Impacts
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Melting glaciers and sea level rise
Melting glaciers and sea level rise
Ice loss from Canada’s Arctic glaciers a major contributor to sea level change

Rising seas: drowning wetlands
Rising seas: drowning wetlands
Some of California’s coastal wetlands could turn to mudflats by the middle of the century.

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The latest image from NASA's Jason satellite is updated approximately every 15 days.
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Sea Surface Height Anomaly: SARAL, Jason-2 and Jason-3 Measurements from 19-Jun-2017 to 29-Jun-2017
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SARAL, Jason-2 and Jason-3 Measurements from 19-Jun-2017 to 29-Jun-2017
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