Relative sea level change (Q949)
Subject, term, tag: Relative sea level change
- Relative sea level (RSL) change
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Relative sea level change |
Subject, term, tag: Relative sea level change |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The change in local mean sea surface height (SSH) relative to the local solid surface, that is, the sea floor, as measured by instruments that are fixed to the Earth’s surface, such as tide gauges. This reference frame is used when considering coastal impacts, hazards and adaptation needs. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026