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elevation

[el-uh-vey-shuhn] / ˌɛl əˈveɪ ʃən /




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"The elevation difference is high, within a very short length," Maharjan said.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

The route at Thousand Steps Beach in South Laguna gains roughly 250 feet in elevation within a quarter mile from the sand to the highest point of the Ninth Avenue hill.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

However, the elevation of Moses Itauma v Filip Hrgovic to a world title fight left this big-ticket event feeling rather undeservedly like a support act.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The simulations relied on detailed maps of elevation and temperature generated from data collected by instruments aboard NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, along with models showing how radiation reaches the lunar surface.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

But the trip to Schiaparelli will mean going over massive elevation changes.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Researchers found the species in an evergreen forest within Mae Wong National Park, in Tak-Kamphaeng Phet Province, at elevations above 1,300 meters.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Some inland areas at higher elevations, however, experienced localized increases in groundwater storage.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

Forecasters warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, with as much as 25 inches of rain possible at higher elevations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Still, at higher elevations, the humidity is much lower and the winds are more pronounced, conditions that can bedevil firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Warm weather would increase precipitation, which would increase cloud cover, which would lead to less snow melt at higher elevations.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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