Ocean dynamic sea level change (Q853)
Subject, term, tag: Ocean dynamic sea level change
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Ocean dynamic sea level change |
Subject, term, tag: Ocean dynamic sea level change |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
Change in mean sea level relative to the geoid associated with circulation and density-driven changes in the ocean. Ocean dynamic sea level change is regionally varying but by definition has a zero global mean and conventionally is inverse-barometer corrected (i.e., the effect of the hydrostatic depression of the sea surface by atmospheric pressure changes is removed). Changes in ocean currents occur due to variations in heating and cooling, variability in winds and changes in seasonally to annually averaged air temperature and humidity. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026