Coastal Current

Stronger boundary currents toward a coastal location cause sea-level rise, while weaker boundary currents or those flowing toward the open ocean lead to sea-level fall near the reference coastal area. 

 SLR-09-OceanDynamics
Credits: Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong / Earth Observatory of Singapore.

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