elevasi

Elevasi is a term used across disciplines to denote the act or result of elevating something to a higher position, height, or level. In general it describes an increase in altitude, rank, or status. The word is derived from elevation and is used in Indonesian and related languages to describe these changes.

In geography and earth science, elevasi commonly refers to height above mean sea level, expressed in meters. Elevation data are obtained from altimeters, GNSS receivers, LiDAR, and digital elevation models, and support mapmaking, flood risk assessment, drainage planning, and climate and ecological studies.

Geological elevasi denotes crustal uplift or subsidence caused by tectonics, isostatic adjustment, or volcanic processes. Long-term uplift shapes coastlines and topography; shorter-term changes can influence seismic and hydrological patterns.

In construction and civil engineering, elevasi relates to raising structures, platforms, or road levels to meet drainage, accessibility, or flood protection requirements.

In health care, elevasi refers to elevating a body part to improve circulation, reduce edema, or facilitate healing, as part of patient positioning.

In social contexts elevasi or social mobility describes movement of individuals or groups to higher social strata, driven by education, income, or occupation.