sea level

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The conditions, at almost 28,000 feet above sea level, were extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

First, colder ocean temperatures during ice ages reduced melting beneath portions of the Antarctic ice sheet that extend below sea level.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Described as a “legacy estate,” the home sits 2,200 feet above sea level on Haleakala’s western slope, which means that the “unique residence enjoys the best of the mild upcountry climate.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

"The highest point above sea level in Kiribati - unless you climb a coconut tree - is two metres. No water, no land, no resources other than fish."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Suppose that one twin goes to live on the top of a mountain while the other stays at sea level.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking