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Low-lying islands and sea-level rise: how land raising offers a sustainable solution.
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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Civil Engineering . 2023, Vol. 176 Issue 2, p54-54. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Small, low-lying atoll islands are often seen as helpless in the face of rising sea levels. New research from the University of Southampton shows that these island nations can adapt sustainably by sensitively raising and reclaiming land. Research leader Sally Brown reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ABSOLUTE sea level change
*ISLANDS
*SEA level
*CORAL reefs & islands
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0965089X
- Volume :
- 176
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Civil Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 162837227
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1680/jcien.2023.176.2.54