Essays about: "coastal topography"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words coastal topography.

  1. 1. Flowing Coast

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Yanlin Liu; [2022]
    Keywords : Flood response; sea level rise; coastal cities; climate resilience;

    Abstract : As a coastal city, the history and development of Helsinki are very much linked to its harbor. In particular, as the closest harbor to the city center, the South Port "Makasiiniranta" has largely served as the "gateway to the sea" of Helsinki. READ MORE

  3. 2. Intertidal species richness and abundances in a recent small Marine Protected Area in Portugal: lack of effects from protection suggests changing strategies in the future

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Justine Pagnier; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Marine protected areas (MPAs) are being created around the world as the concern on species and habitats preservation is growing. A widespread concern related to the important lack of regulation and effective conservation measures has been raised, calling the attention to the importance of no-take areas within MPA’s. READ MORE

  4. 3. Climate Change and Precipitation Variability Influence on the Greenland Ice Sheet

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Förbränningsfysik

    Author : Jennie Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Physics; Ice Sheet; Surface Mass Balance; SMB; Representative Concentration Pathways; RCP; Climate Change; Greenland; Precipitation; Precipitation Variability; Glaciers; Glacier; Meteorology; Greenhouse Effect; Greenhouse Gas; Future Climate; Climate; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Climate changes have a large impact on precipitation patterns and precipitation variability change. With this in mind, precipitation over Greenland is studied. This is done for present day precipitation model data from 1991-2010 compared to future model simulations of precipitation for 2081-2100. READ MORE

  5. 4. Coastal erosion in Ängelholm : a case study tracking recent and historical changes to Vejbystrand

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Anna Hamilton; [2018]
    Keywords : coastal erosion; Ängelholm; coastal topography; DSAS; change detection; frequent storms; climate change; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : As global warming continues to change the global climate, extreme weather events become more common. The effects of such events vary regionally due to both natural and anthropo- genic influences. This study identifies the main mechanisms causing coastal erosion in Äng- elholm and evaluates the adaptation measures implemented by the municipality. READ MORE

  6. 5. Det sista filtret - Gäddfabriken i Kovik : en våtmark för ett friskare Östersjön med förutsättningar för lärande och utforskande

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ru Amanda Winroth; [2018]
    Keywords : våtmark; övergödning; friluftsliv; rekreation; utställningsdesign; ekosystemtjänster; naturvård;

    Abstract : Det här arbetet syftar till att skapa en förbättrande insats för Östersjöns miljö. Genom att begränsa näringsutsläppen till Östersjön och skapa lekmiljöer för kustlevande rovfisk och tillgängliggöra platsen för rekreativa ändamål skapas en dynamisk plats med hög biologisk funktionalitet och höga upplevelsevärden för människan. READ MORE