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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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Moreover, the atoll is vulnerable to typhoons, storm surges, as well as long-term sea level rise.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The earthquake's epicenter was about 11 miles south of Johnsville and occurred above sea level.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Moreover, the atoll is vulnerable to typhoons, storm surges, as well as long-term sea level rise.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The earthquake's epicenter was about 11 miles south of Johnsville and occurred above sea level.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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