Sea level on US southern coast has risen 12 centimeters since 2010: Study

Sea level has risen by five inches (12 centimeters) since 2010 in the coastal areas of the US southern and southeastern states, according to a study.

Rising seas over the past decade and a half are causing coastal communities in the southern US to become more vulnerable to flooding and destruction, according to recent scientific studies.

Major cities in the crosshairs of this dramatic surge in sea levels include Houston, New Orleans, and Miami.