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height above mean sea level

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Also known as AMSL, elevation above sea level, above mean sea level

elevation of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level taken as a vertical datum

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Height above mean sea level is a measurement that tells you how far above the ocean's average water level a place is located. This measurement matters because it provides a standard, consistent way to describe how high something is, which is useful for everything from aviation and construction to understanding weather patterns and water flow.

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elevation above sea level in metres
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Height above mean sea level is a measure of a location's vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) in reference to a vertical datum based on a historic mean sea level. In geodesy, it is formalized as orthometric height. The zero level varies in different countries due to different reference points and historic measurement periods. Climate change and other forces can cause sea levels and elevations to vary over time.

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