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 researchers believe sea level rise was the main culprit — rising tides and groundwater turning the soil too salty for the plant to survive.
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Alex Harris, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Just this week scientists announced that sea level rise at Key Largo triggered the demise of a rare cactus tree.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
In other words, the inventors were concerned that the aircraft might break apart upon reaching Mach 1 (about 761 mph at sea level and standard temperatures).
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
The area is characterized by steep topography on the eastern flank of the Central Cordillera with elevations between 800 m and 2,000 m above sea level (a.s.l.).
—Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
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Alex Harris, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Just this week scientists announced that sea level rise at Key Largo triggered the demise of a rare cactus tree.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
In other words, the inventors were concerned that the aircraft might break apart upon reaching Mach 1 (about 761 mph at sea level and standard temperatures).
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
The area is characterized by steep topography on the eastern flank of the Central Cordillera with elevations between 800 m and 2,000 m above sea level (a.s.l.).
—Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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