mean sea level
21Meters above sea level — is a standard metric measurement of the elevation of a location in reference to historic mean sea level; the determination of what actually constitutes mean sea level over time however, may be determined by other parameters, such as the effects… …
22List of places on land with elevations below sea level — This is a list of places below mean sea level that are on land. Places in tunnels, mines, basements, dug holes (also with open sky), under water, or existing temporarily as a result of ebbing of sea tide etc are not included. All figures are in… …
23European Sea-Level Service — Der European Sea Level Service (ESEAS) ist eine europäische Organisation. Sie nahm ihre Arbeit im Jahr 2001 auf. Hauptsitz ist in Norwegen. Die Aufgabe der Organisation besteht darin, stundengenaue Daten über den Meeresspiegel sowie hiermit… …
24sea level — sea′ lev el n. geo oce the horizontal plane corresponding to the surface of the sea at mean level between high and low tide • Etymology: 1800–10 …
25sea level — noun Date: 1806 the level of the surface of the sea especially at its mean position midway between mean high and low water …
26sea level — water level, average height of the water in the open seas, mean level of the sea s surface …
27sea level — /ˈsi lɛvəl/ (say see levuhl) noun the horizontal plane or level corresponding to the surface of the sea when halfway between mean high and low water, widely used as a base from which to indicate the height of locations on land …
28mean — 1. v.tr. (past and past part. meant) 1 a (often foll. by to + infin.) have as one s purpose or intention; have in mind (they really mean mischief; I didn t mean to break it). b (foll. by by) have as a motive in explanation (what do you mean by… …
29level — Synonyms and related words: IC analysis, accommodate, accordant, address, adjust, aim, akin, alabaster, align, aligned, alike, alkali flat, alluvial plain, altitude, amount, appositive, arrowlike, assimilate to, at full length, at par, attribute …
30Sea ice — is largely formed from seawater that freezes. Because the oceans consist of saltwater, this occurs below the freezing point of pure water, at about 1.8 °C (28.8 °F). Sea ice may be contrasted with icebergs, which are chunks of ice shelves or… …
