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relative sea level rise
The increase in ocean water levels at a specific location, taking into account both global sea level rise and local factors, such as local subsidence and uplift. Relative sea level rise is measured with respect to a specified vertical datum relative to the land, which may also be changing elevation over time.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Climate change
- Government Agency: U.S. EPA
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