Modelling the increased frequency of extreme sea levels in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta due to sea level rise and other effects of climate change
Coastal flooding due to storm surge and high tides is a serious risk for inhabitants of the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) delta, as much of the land is close to sea level. Climate change could lead to large areas of land being subject to increased flooding, salinization and ultimate abandonment in...
Main Authors: | Kay, S. (Author), Caesar, J. (Author), Wolf, J. (Author), Bricheno, L. (Author), Nicholls, R.J (Author), Saiful Islam, A.K.M (Author), Haque, A. (Author), Pardeans, A. (Author), Lowe, J. (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015-07-01.
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