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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What works in Munich, nearly 609 meters above sea level, may not work in Rome.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Coastal Louisiana faces sea level rise of around 10 to 23 feet, according to the analysis published in May in the journal Nature Sustainability.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Southern Louisiana is plagued by coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and stronger and stronger hurricanes.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Melting glaciers and ice caps also will add to sea levels.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Coastal Louisiana faces sea level rise of around 10 to 23 feet, according to the analysis published in May in the journal Nature Sustainability.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Southern Louisiana is plagued by coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and stronger and stronger hurricanes.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Melting glaciers and ice caps also will add to sea levels.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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