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/ˈsiː ˈlɛvəl ˈdrɒp/ · sea.lev.el.drop
noun
- A decrease in the average level of the sea, often caused by changes in global sea levels or local subsidence. The sea level drop in the coastal town was causing significant flooding during high tides.
- A decrease in the level of the sea in a specific area, often caused by natural or human-induced factors such as erosion or dredging. The sea level drop in the harbor was affecting the navigation of large ships.
verb
- To experience or undergo a decrease in the average level of the sea, often causing flooding or other coastal hazards. The island was experiencing a sea level drop due to the rising sea levels and sinking land.
Did you know? The concept of sea level drop is closely related to the concept of sea level rise, which is a major concern for coastal communities and ecosystems around the world.