Essays about: "sea-level changes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 79 essays containing the words sea-level changes.
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1. Drivers of sea level variability using neural networks
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Understanding the forcing of regional sea level variability is crucial as many people all over the world live along the coasts and are endangered by extreme sea levels and the global sea level rise. The adding of fresh water into the oceans due to melting of the Earth’s land ice together with thermosteric changes has led to a rise of the global mean sea level with an accelerating rate during the twentieth century. READ MORE
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2. Planning for Blue and Green Infrastructure in Response to Rising Sea Levels in Gothenburg
University essay from KTH/StadsbyggnadAbstract : Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, faces significant environmental challenges due to climate change and risks from rising sea levels. These challenges include eutrophication, spread of environmental toxins, invasive species, and habitat loss. READ MORE
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3. High tide flooding in near future projections for popular travel destinations
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : High tide flooding (HTF) is becoming more common in coastal regions of the United States, although this phenomenon remains largely undocumented in published literature from other parts of the world. No matter the emissions scenario over the next decades, sea level rise (SLR) is projected to continue worldwide until at least the end of the 21st century, continually pushing the frequency and severity of HTF. READ MORE
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4. The implication of a changing West Antarctic Ice Sheet on future sea levels and policymaking in Sweden
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : This paper examines the future possible consequences of rising sea levels primarily due to melting Antarctic ice sheets. An objective is to research suitable methods for handling rising sea levels in Sweden. READ MORE
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5. How fast does the bathymetry change on the Swedish west coast? Modeling how fast the bathymetry change, to know where to prioritize new hydrographic surveys
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for the passability and availability of vessels on the Swedish coast. They are doing hydrographical surveys to ensure the safety of the maritime transportation corridors on the coast. READ MORE