sea level

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A Swiss court has decided to hear a landmark climate case pitting residents of a tiny Indonesian island being swallowed by rising sea levels against cement giant Holcim, NGOs helping the islanders said Monday.

From Barron's

The Paja Formation dates back to the Mesozoic era, a time that included the Cretaceous period and was shaped by rising sea levels and warmer global temperatures.

From Science Daily

Snow levels could drop to 5,500 feet above sea level by Tuesday and Wednesday, suggesting “potential major mountain holiday travel impacts” for Christmas Eve.

From Los Angeles Times

The footage of the latest octopus was captured by a remotely operated vehicle at about 700 meters, or about 2,300 feet, below sea level.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s a marvel to people who live in or visit Death Valley, and a reminder of the extreme weather that has been hitting the area more than 200 feet below sea level.

From Los Angeles Times