And so you can actually make a map of where that value of gravity times height is under the continent. And that becomes, quote, the new sea level.” ...

3. Arizona > Highest peak: Humphreys Peak > Elevation above sea level: 12,633 ft. > Coordinates: 35.3° N, 111.7° W > Value added from outdoor recreational activities: $7.65 billion > Population ...

Elevation Simply put, elevation is the distance above sea level. Denver’s elevation is 5,280 feet. If you are in another state, like Kansas, the elevation would be different.

This analysis revealed that 62% of land less than two metres above sea level is in the tropics. Globally, at least 410 million people are forecast to be living in these low-lying areas by 2100.