Oral presentations
Welcome Speeches
Introduction and Overview
What Have We Learned From the Paleo/Hisorical Records?
20th Century Sea-Level Rise and Variability Estimates From Tide Gauges and Altimeters
Ocean Thermal Expansion
Contribution from the Cryosphere to Sea-Level Change
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Small glaciers: Uncertainties, measurements, potential improvements, presented by G. Cogley and M. Dyurgerov (ppt 1,5 Mbytes)
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Polar ice sheets and ice shelves: Mass balance, uncertainties, and potential improvements, presented by R. Thomas (ppt 3,5 Mbytes)
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Ice sheets and glaciers: Recent and ongoing rapid changes, presented by E. Rignot (ppt 40 Mbytes)
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Ice sheet modeling: Current status and needed improvements, presented by P. Huybrechts (ppt 27 Mbytes)
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Glacier modeling: Current status and needed improvements, presented by S. Raper (ppt 800 Kbytes)
Terrestrial Water Storage
Geodetic Observation and the Precise Reference System for Global and Regional Sea-Level Measurements
Responses to Changes in Surface Mass Loading
Past and Future Changes in Extreme Sea Levels and Waves
Summary, Integration and Next Steps