Sentences with phrase «feet above sea level»

Maldivian leaders have long been out front on climate, and, in the case of Nasheed, on non-polluting energy choices, mainly because the nation, with hardly any land more than eight feet above sea level, is particularly vulnerable should seas rise several feet by the end of the century.

That's the question my dad wanted to answer when he started this project about a year ago: Living at 7,750 feet above sea level, with a summer growing season of 80 days, at best, between killing freezes, how can you grow your own food?

My brother and I joined a group near the defunct drive - in theater, situated on a limestone plateau perhaps 200 feet above sea level.

I live up on a range of hills paralleling the Hudson River about 50 miles north of Manhattan, at an elevation about 800 feet above sea level.

Tomorrow night October 30th at 7 pm at the Rauschenberg Project Space, artist Eve Mosher will tell the story of her public art project titled HighWaterLine where she marked the ten feet above sea level line in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn with a baseball line marker over the summer of 2007.

Opened in 2009, this private museum dedicated to light artist James Turrell is located 7,500 feet above sea level on the 96,000 - acre property of the oldest winery in Argentina, Bodega Colomé (a four - hour drive from the nearest airport).

(The whole thing was pretty 10:04, actually, with press materials bragging about the facility's being «16 feet above sea level.»)

The 180 foot tall Sky Walk hangs over the edge of a cliff at 3660 feet above sea level.

A unique French West Indian villa on Baie Rouge Beach located on top of a hill approximately 150 feet above sea level...

Bored through the mountains in the late 1920s at 9,000 feet above sea level, the 6.2 - mile - long Moffat Tunnel significantly shortened the distance for trains, and the route remains in heavy use today for freight and daily Amtrak California Zephyr service.

We departed the terminal flying around 200km / hr (a reasonable speed) at 1500 feet above sea level around the Whitsunday Islands.

Set 150 feet above sea level atop a picturesque sunset bluff, these villas feature fully retractable glass walls in the master bedroom and living room that open up to 180 degrees unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea from a three - story sundeck.

But think about doing it the other way around since Machu Picchu is at just under 8,000 feet above sea level while the former imperial city of the Inca sits about 3,500 feet higher up, making it even harder to acclimate.

They spill out of the mountain and down the mountainside at 12,000 feet above sea level.

A unique French West Indian villa on Baie Rouge Beach located on top of a hill approximately 150 feet above sea level with breathtaking 270 degree views of Baie Rouge, the St. Martin coastline, the islands of Anguilla and Saba and on a clear day of St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat.

One of the most appreciated features in this town at 12,500 feet above sea level, where nights are cold, is the radiant floor heating. Guests enjoy excellent service from receptive staff.

Here, at 11,000 feet above sea level, a salt water spring gushes forth and spills down the side of the mountain.

Nestled into the hillside 800 feet above sea level, Winsome House offers sweeping views of the Caribbean and complete privacy and quietude.

The volcano has an altitude of 3,020 meters or 9,900 feet above sea level, with spectacular views of Lake Atitlan.

An exciting and exclusive boutique hotel nestled in the side of a tropical mountain 1,800 feet above sea level makes this Income Producing Luxury Hotel an unforgettable sight.

After breakfast, the toughest part of the trail begin, walking towards the highest point in the Inca Trail — Warmihuañusca or Dead Woman «s Pass located at 13776 feet above sea level — where you will have an unbelievable panoramic view of the whole area and will observe different types of microclimates.

The lake sits at an altitude of about 12,100 feet above sea level and is beautifully located.

This amazing home is perched hundreds of feet above sea level and just a short drive uphill from the town of Playa Potrero and its services such as banking, shops, restaurants, medical and more!

image © Loi Nguyen Duc Sapa is almost 5,000 feet above sea level, making it one of Vietnam's highest settlements, with spectacular rice terraces and mountain scenery

located 350 feet above sea level with 180 degree breathtaking sea views, stunning countryside views, huge lawn areas and beautifully manicured landscaped gardens -LSB-...]

Travel to the southern most point of Bali to Pura Luhur Uluwatu «250 feet above sea level.

Punta Sur is located at the southern tip of Isla Mujeres, roughly 60 feet above sea level, where the rising sun first touches Mexican soil.

At a half a mile wide and nearly 2 - miles long, picturesque Peyto Lake is over 6100 feet above sea level.

In terms of feet above sea level, Bolivia's national football stadium is the highest national football stadium in the world and the largest stadium in Bolivia.

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in Peru, about 8000 feet above the sea level, and is one of the major tourist attractions in the world.

At 2,500 feet above sea level, the beauty of Makawao Forest Reserve is truly unparalleled.

This massive crater is the upcountry's most popular attraction and looms 10,000 feet above sea level, offering panoramic views that are truly out of this world.

This lot is perched 400 feet above sea level and has incredible views of rock formations in Garza Bay.

To enhance your practice, at 4900 feet above sea level, the Pura Vida Retreat offers lush gardens, breathtaking views, a pool, hot tub, luxurious spa treatments and guided excursions into Costa Rica's natural surroundings.

Watch the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash below the cliff edge, whilst you stand 700 feet above sea level.

Not much is known about Lubaantun although speculation is that it had a military purpose because it is built about 200 feet above sea level, and the center of the site is on a large artificially raised platform between two small rivers.

At its greatest height, HALEAKALA towers 30,000 feet from its base on the floor of the Pacific to its summit 10,023 feet above sea level.

Bombalassy is about 100 feet above sea level and it faces south - southeast with very -LSB-...]

The resort presents a rare offering, situated alongside a 36 - acre fresh water lagoon and 100 - feet above sea level.

The highest of the High Sierra camps at over 10,000 feet above sea level, Vogelsang was established in 1940 and is a great basecamp for hikes to the surrounding alpine lakes, including Evelyn Lake, Ireland Lakes, Booth Lake, Emeric Lake, and Vogelsang Lake.

It stands 165 feet above sea level, overlooking the Matanzas Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from Anastasia Island.

A stay at our retreat perched 1400 feet above sea level in a lush tropical ecological reserve will immerse you into one the most bio-diverse ecosystems on Earth.

Our elevated perch 24 feet above sea level treats you to pinch - me - I'm - dreaming views of turquoise waters and sun - bleached sands even from the first - floor living room.

For a spectacular view of the Coffs Coast venture up to the Sealy Lookout, one thousand feet above sea level, only 12 minutes drive from the city centre.

Start with a steady ascent to the second highest pass at Runkuracay reaching 12400 feet above sea level (3780 masl) and passing through a circular inca control point that occupies a commanding position overlooking the spectacular Vilcabamba mountain range below.

Because Haleakala's summit is 10,000 feet above sea level, bundling up is essential.

It is situated at 7970 feet above the sea level.

Lincoln City is located on the scenic Oregon Coast at the 45th parallel, situated 11 feet above sea level.

It's located on the slopes of the Haleakala volcano, about 1,800 feet above sea level.

The Inca Trail follows the left bank of the river up to the village of Wayllabamba at 9840 feet above sea level (3000 masl) where you will enjoy dinner and camp for the night.