Der Meeresspiegelanstieg
Example: Der Meeresspiegelanstieg bedroht viele Küstenstädte weltweit.
Definition
"Der Meeresspiegelanstieg" refers to the gradual increase in the average level of the world's oceans, primarily caused by climate change, which leads to flooding and threatens coastal cities and ecosystems.
Etymology
The German word "der Meeresspiegelanstieg" is a compound noun formed from "Meer" (sea), "Spiegel" (mirror or level), and "Anstieg" (rise). It literally means 'sea level rise,' reflecting the concept of the ocean's surface rising like a mirror reflecting higher water levels.
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"Der Meeresspiegelanstieg" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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