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flag NASA predicts 15 cm of irreversible sea-level rise for low-lying Pacific Islands by 2050, increasing flood risk.

flag NASA's report indicates that low-lying Pacific Islands, including Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji, will face at least 15 cm of irreversible sea-level rise in the next 30 years, regardless of emissions changes. flag This rise will lead to increased flooding, with the number of high-tide flooding days expected to rise significantly by the 2050s. flag The agency has developed flood maps to assist these nations in planning mitigation efforts and improving early warning systems.

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