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/siː levəl raɪz/ · sea lev-el rise
noun
- The increase in the average level of the world's oceans, caused by the warming of the planet and the resulting melting of polar ice caps and glaciers. The effects of sea level rise are being felt in coastal communities around the world, with more frequent flooding and erosion of shorelines.
verb
- To increase in level, especially the level of the sea, due to the warming of the planet. The sea level is expected to rise by several feet over the next century, posing a significant threat to coastal cities and ecosystems.
Did you know? The concept of sea level rise has been studied for centuries, but it wasn't until the 20th century that scientists began to understand the role of human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, in contributing to this phenomenon.
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