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Graphic Caspian Sea - Sta... Changing Caspian

Changing Caspian

At present, most scientists seem to agree that climate change plays a significant role in sea level fluctuations in the Caspian Sea, since temperature increases and changes in precipitation directly impact the overall water balance – termed total inflow and evaporation (Panin 2006).

Year: 2013

From collection: Caspian Sea - State of Environment 2011

Cartographer: GRID-Arendal

Tags: caspian sea

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