Eustatic

/juːˈstætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to changes in sea level that affect the entire world equally, rather than just one region.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (good, well) + 'statikos' (causing to stand, static). The term was coined in geology to describe global sea-level changes as opposed to local or regional variations.

Kelly Says

Eustatic sea-level rises caused by melting ice sheets during warm periods have shaped human history—the flooding of land bridges separated populations and may have inspired ancient flood myths across cultures.

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