L'augment del nivell del mar
Example: L'augment del nivell del mar afecta les zones costaneres.
Definition
"L'augment del nivell del mar" refers to the rise in the average height of the ocean's surface, which impacts coastal areas by causing flooding and erosion. It is a significant environmental issue linked to climate change and melting ice caps.
Etymology
The phrase "l'augment del nivell del mar" comes from Catalan, where "augment" means increase, "nivell" means level, and "mar" means sea. It literally translates to 'the increase of the sea level,' describing the observable rise in ocean heights over time.
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"L'augment del nivell del mar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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