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/siː ˈlɛv ˈraɪz/ · sea lev rise
noun
- A long-term increase in the average level of the world's oceans, caused by climate change and the melting of polar ice caps. The effects of sea level rise are being felt in coastal communities around the world, with more frequent flooding and erosion.
verb
- To increase the level of the sea, often as a result of human activities such as coastal development or climate change. The city's sea level rise mitigation plan includes measures to protect against flooding and erosion.
Did you know? The concept of sea level rise has been a concern for scientists and policymakers for decades, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicting that global sea levels could rise by up to 1 meter by 2100.