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The oceans are all at a single altitude, MSL or Mean Sea Level. When a city has its land below this altitude, it is under sea level. This makes flooding very likely, as gravity will draw the water into the lower areas of the city.
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What does a mile above sea level mean?
The sea is at a particular level compared to land. Most land is above sea level (or it would be under the sea or very far inland). If you are a mile above sea level, then you are a mile above where the sea would be if there was no land there.
What is the level of the ocean's surface called?
Yes, mean sea level (MSL) is the average (mean) height of the sea.
What is the air pressure at sea level called?
Sea level pressure, sometimes as mean sea level pressure.
Why are the Netherlands and Venice concerned about global warming?
Much of the Netherlands is below sea level and the sea is kept out with a great system of dikes. If the sea level rises, then there will be massive flooding. Venice is concerned about the effects of global warming because of the risk of the rise in sea level, it could put the city under 20cm of water.
How many meters above sea level is Welwyn Garden City?
it is 5,900,894,673,800,674,135,790 miles above sea level
Is Panama City Fl above sea level?
A beach, by definition, is already at sea level. The mean sea level at Panama City Beach means that you can be at sea level no matter what is the state of the current tide.
How far is Guatemala under sea level?
The city of Guatemala is actually over sea level at aprox. 1600 mts.
What does sub mean in roman?
sub = under, below submarine = under the sea suburban = close to, attached to the main city or urban center. substandard = not acceptable, below the acceptable level
What does a mile above sea level mean?
The sea is at a particular level compared to land. Most land is above sea level (or it would be under the sea or very far inland). If you are a mile above sea level, then you are a mile above where the sea would be if there was no land there.
New york city height above sea level?
Oh yes, otherwise NYC would be under water. It lies at the open sea.
What is is the elevation of belize city above the sea level?
Belize City is not above sea level, It is approximately 500feet below sea Level
What is the level of the ocean's surface called?
Yes, mean sea level (MSL) is the average (mean) height of the sea.
Is Bangladesh under sea level?
half of Bangladesh is 6 metres under sea level
How high is manua kea under sea level?
I wonder if you mean above sea level?. In that case, The peak of Mauna Kea is 13,803 feet (4,207 m) above mean sea level.The Lighter SideUnder Sea level????, look I know we have Global Warming, but it is not that bad yet.
What European country 50 is under water?
Most of Holland is below sea level if that is what you mean.
Why was hurricane Katrina so disructive in new Orleans?
Because the city is under sea level and the levees did not help.
What is the sea level of Kansas City MO?
e sea level of holton kansas
