A subida do nível do mar
Example: A subida do nível do mar causa inundações nas praias.
Definition
"A subida do nível do mar" refers to the increase in the average height of the ocean's surface, often caused by climate change, resulting in flooding and erosion of coastal areas.
Etymology
The phrase "a subida do nível do mar" comes from Portuguese, where "subida" means rise or increase, "nível" means level, and "mar" means sea. It literally translates to 'the rise of the sea level.' This term has gained importance with growing awareness of environmental changes.
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the rise of the sea level