At coasts, sandy beach-dune systems act as natural barriers to environmental forcing, preventing coastal flooding and protecting coastal communities. In the context of coastal …
HO Ikhumhen, Q Fang, S Lu, L Meilana… - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
The necessity for extensive historical data, variables, and weight determination still presents challenges and complexity, notwithstanding the growth in research on socio-ecological …
Coastal and marine ecosystems provide valuable ecosystem services (ES) from which humans derive societal goods and benefits (SG&B) after inputting human capital. Their …
A Re, L Minola, A Pezzoli - Climate, 2023 - mdpi.com
Extreme sea levels and coastal flooding are projected to be among the most uncertain and severe consequences of climate change. In response, a wide development of coastal …
Sandy beaches provide essential nesting habitats for sea turtles but are threatened globally by a rapidly changing climate. Identifying which nesting sites are at the greatest risk from …
JSAD Carmo - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
The coastal zone is a fascinating place that comprises the interface between sea and land. This interface, which is both very dynamic and sensitive, has been affected by strong urban …
K Ostrow, G Guannel, EL Biondi, DT Cox… - Frontiers in Built …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF) are promoted as alternatives to structural flood protection measures. Progress has been made in understanding the physics and …
Saltmarshes play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and storage, although they are increasingly threatened by climate change-induced sea level rise (SLR). This study …
Q Zhu, X Yang, F Ji, Z Du - International Journal of Climatology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Rainfall erosivity is one of the most dynamic factors in the soil erosion process. The increase in soil erosion caused by high rainfall erosivity, and the subsequent loss of soil nutrients, can …