Water level
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010106
The height of the free surface of a body of water relative to a specific datum, such as mean sea level or a local benchmark. This measurement is used to monitor changes in rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater. Tidal gauges or stream gauges are instruments commonly used to record these fluctuations over time.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010106 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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