Definition of sea level
: the level of the surface of the sea especially at its mean position midway between mean high and low water
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The start line is already at 9,390 feet (2,862m) above sea level; the finish line is an even higher 14,110 feet (4,300m), and much of the course is above the tree line, where there's 40 percent less oxygen to breathe.
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Winter Garden boasts the highest elevation in Orange County, a whopping 222 feet above sea level.
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The new structure would have to maintain the footprint of the old one, although it would be raised on pilings more than 11 feet above sea level.
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In a second video, the USGS reported that there was a second explosion at Kilauea's summit on the morning of June 14, around 3 a.m. Hawaii time, which produced a plume that rose to 6,ooo feet above sea level.
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At 4,000 feet above sea level, La Granja boasts crisp, dry air in summer and visitors who so desire can get good and wet at the Fountain of Fame, which shoots a jet 150 feet in the air.
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The volcanic eruption hurled an ash cloud 14,700 feet above sea level, killing at least 33 people by Monday.
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Help of Christians at Holy Hill is one of the highest points in southeastern Wisconsin, perched 1,330 feet above sea level.
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The city is 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) above sea level.
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First Known Use of sea level
1806
SEA LEVEL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of sea level for English Language Learners
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: the average height of the sea's surface
SEA LEVEL Defined for Kids
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Definition of sea level for Students
: the surface of the sea halfway between the average high and low tides
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