sea level
noun
: the level of the surface of the sea especially at its mean position midway between mean high and low water compare ground level sense 1a
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And with climate change, rising sea levels now threaten the structural integrity of the aging dome.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Antarctica is the subject of intense scrutiny by climate scientists due to its potential to significantly contribute to sea level rise as global temperatures continue to warm.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
At high altitudes, UV exposure is more than double what you would be exposed to at sea level, increasing the risk of skin damage and premature aging.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Antarctica is the subject of intense scrutiny by climate scientists due to its potential to significantly contribute to sea level rise as global temperatures continue to warm.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
At high altitudes, UV exposure is more than double what you would be exposed to at sea level, increasing the risk of skin damage and premature aging.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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