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 bottom line is that the ice melt is raising the sea level, but it's reduced somewhat by the snow falling back onto the continent.
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But supporters say the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's delivery system is outdated and vulnerable to earthquakes, flooding, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and environmental degradation.
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The scientific evidence has revealed a global temperature rise, warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, glacial retreat, decreased snow cover, sea level rise, declining arctic sea ice and extreme weather events.
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The Bangladesh government predicts rising sea level could displace about 20 million people from Bangladesh’s coastal districts by 2050.
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If all of it melts, scientists estimate, the sea level will be 25 feet higher.
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Global temperatures are warming, and sea levels threaten to rise at alarming rates.
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The premise behind LOUIS XIII's ambitious campaign is that scientists predict a portion of the Earth's surface will be underwater one century from now if sea levels continue to rise from climate change.
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When the trees were above water, the Gulf Coast sea level was hundreds of feet lower and the coastline was 30 to 60 miles farther offshore, according to AL.com.
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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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