Despite the size of the thing, the water level rose quickly.

At the current rate, the sea level will rise about 1.5 feet between now and the year 2100, many believe.

After taking the course, the study said, students' interest in getting a job that required a higher level of education rose 44 percent.

Between 16,000 and 14,000 years ago the sea levels rose quickly.

Scientists do not know why, or whether the water level could rise further.

But they can say one thing for sure: sea levels will rise.

But as sea levels rise, such programs get more expensive.

How much has the sea level risen in the past 120 years?

The water level was rising too fast for that: three feet in the last five minutes alone.

The level of new orders rose in March to $290 million, the association said.