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sea level rise
The increase in the level of the world's oceans, primarily caused by thermal expansion of seawater and melting of glaciers and ice sheets due to global warming.
海面上昇が進んでいる。
Sea level rise is progressing.
海面上昇により島が沈む危険がある。
There is a danger that islands will sink due to sea level rise.
地球温暖化による海面上昇は沿岸部の住民に大きな影響を与える。
Sea level rise caused by global warming has a major impact on residents of coastal areas.
A compound of 海面 (sea surface/sea level) + 上昇 (rise, increase). A key term in discussions about climate change and environmental policy. Japan, as an island nation with extensive coastlines, is particularly concerned about this phenomenon.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 海面上昇の影響: impact of sea level rise
- 海面上昇の予測: prediction of sea level rise
- 海面上昇への対策: countermeasures against sea level rise
RELATED TERMS:
- 地球温暖化: global warming — the primary cause of sea level rise
- 気候変動: climate change — the broader phenomenon
- 氷河: glacier — melting glaciers contribute to sea level rise