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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The scientists discovered the most distinct feature of Earth's oceans, besides their water, are flat bands of land up to several hundred miles wide and ranging in elevation from about 50 to 1,345 feet (15 to 410 meters) below sea level.
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The continental shelf emerged as the most distinct feature, enduring through time and changing sea levels.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Yet in its troposphere at an altitude of about 50 to 60 kilometers, Venus’s pressure and temperature are similar to those of Earth at sea level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the world's most iconic cities could be heavily impacted by climate change and sea level rise in the coming years, leading researchers to search for solutions on how to protect it.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The continental shelf emerged as the most distinct feature, enduring through time and changing sea levels.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Yet in its troposphere at an altitude of about 50 to 60 kilometers, Venus’s pressure and temperature are similar to those of Earth at sea level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the world's most iconic cities could be heavily impacted by climate change and sea level rise in the coming years, leading researchers to search for solutions on how to protect it.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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