Essays about: "engineering coast protection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words engineering coast protection.
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1. An Examination of Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation in Southern Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : While grey infrastructure, such as sea walls, have been the traditional method of mitigating coastal hazards there has been an increasing interest in adapting using natural processes, known as Nature-based Solutions (NbS). As with most places in the world, southern Sweden is facing an increase in coastal hazards due to climate change related sea level rise. READ MORE
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2. Coastal erosion in the region of Thu Bon River mouth, Vietnam
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : Coastal erosion has increased worldwide during the last decades, mostly due to human activities. Vietnam is not spared, where many places within the country suffer from beach erosion. This report focuses on the region around Thu Bon river mouth in the central part of Vietnam. READ MORE
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3. Adapting to Climate Change on the Coasts of Ireland: Lessons from California: How the Pacific can enlighten the Atlantic?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Coastal areas throughout the world are vulnerable to the effects of a changing climate. The warming of the world’s oceans, and the consequent rise in sea levels, will result in more severe coastal flooding, in accelerated erosion, and in the increased occurrence of extreme weather events. READ MORE
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4. Coastal erosion on Vestpynten, Svalbard; Engineering measures for shore protection.
University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknikAbstract : This thesis describes the processing of 3D Laser measurements from Vestpynten, Svalbard to find out the erosion pattern at the site as a basis for the design of an appropriated shore protection suggestion and also to evaluate the applicability of 3D laser measurement systems in Arctic environments. 3D laser measurements would be interesting for the analysis of areas with limited accessibility, since 3D laser measurement allows very precise recordings of the landscape/ surfaces without the need of accessing the investigation area. READ MORE
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5. Rainfall and Flood Frequency Analysis in Pahang River Basin, Malaysia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : In the past years different parts of the Pahang River basin have been affected by problems related to flooding. Many people died or were dislocated from their place, and government and private properties have been damaged causing huge impact on the country’s economy. READ MORE
