submergence

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“If that cap is not reached, there are going to be serious problems on islands like Tuvalu,” Sopoaga said, citing an estimate of island submergence by 2030 from the U.S.

From Reuters

The organisms Reilly studied rely on underwater oil and gas seeps, requiring him to spend 22 days in deep submergence vehicles.

From Science Magazine

“The high end of the unchecked pollution scenario would threaten the homes of  hundreds of millions with chronic flooding or permanent submergence​ this century​,” said Ben Strauss, a sea-level rise expert with Climate Central.

From Washington Post

India in the letter predicted that even a slight increase in the river’s water level would cause huge submergence in areas of India bordering Bangladesh.

From Reuters

Because of its lighter weight, this newly introduced water will remain close to the surface, preventing the submergence of salty water from the south and so effectively shutting down the conveyor belt. 

From Salon