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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However Stewart's trouble breathing could be attributed to the high-altitude venue – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, per TMZ – which sits at roughly 4,300 feet above sea level.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Under moderately dry conditions, Powell's level would fall to 3,500 feet above sea level, and Mead's would likely fall to 975 feet shortly after.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The reason for the oxygen break was not immediately clear, though many concertgoers posting about the moment online pointed to the venue’s elevation — West Valley City sits at 4,300 feet above sea level.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
The epicenter was roughly 20 miles north of Kernville, above sea level.
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Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Under moderately dry conditions, Powell's level would fall to 3,500 feet above sea level, and Mead's would likely fall to 975 feet shortly after.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The reason for the oxygen break was not immediately clear, though many concertgoers posting about the moment online pointed to the venue’s elevation — West Valley City sits at 4,300 feet above sea level.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
The epicenter was roughly 20 miles north of Kernville, above sea level.
—
Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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