Natural hazards and earth system sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(11), С. 4145 - 4177
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024
Abstract.
Sea
level
rise
is
associated
with
increased
coastal
erosion
and
inundation.
However,
the
effects
of
sea
change
on
shoreline
can
be
enhanced
or
counteracted
by
vertical
land
motion
morphological
processes.
Therefore,
knowledge
about
individual
contributions
change,
morphodynamics
changes
necessary
to
make
informed
choices
for
climate
adaptation,
such
as
applying
defence
measures.
Here,
we
assess
potential
remote-sensing
techniques
detect
a
geometrical
relationship
between
retreat
case
study
at
Terschelling
barrier
island
northern
Dutch
coast.
First,
find
that
observations
from
satellite
radar
altimetry
retracked
ALES
represent
variations
2002
2022
when
region
extract
time
series
chosen
carefully.
Second,
results
cross-shore
satellite-derived
shorelines
extracted
optical
images
considerably,
depending
made
tidal
correction
parameter
settings
during
computation
series.
While
absolute
positions
differ
average
more
than
200
m,
trend
differences
are
below
1
m
yr−1.
Third,
intersecting
1992
elevation
time-variable
level,
inundation
through
caused
−0.3
yr−1
2022.
The
actual
movement
in
this
period
was
−2.8
−3.2
yr−1,
leading
interpretation
larger
part
driven
morphodynamics.
We
conclude
combination
altimetry,
provides
valuable
information
influence
rise,
movements.
Geophysical Research Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
50(22)
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2023
Abstract
Beaches
are
highly
variable
environments
and
respond
to
changes
in
wave
forcing,
themselves
modulated
by
climate
variability.
Here,
we
analyze
three
high‐quality
beach
profile
data
sets
robustly
investigate,
for
the
first
time,
link
between
shoreline
change,
forcing
variability
along
Atlantic
coast
of
Europe.
Winter
conditions
strongly
associated
with
North
Oscillation
(NAO)
Western
Europe
Pressure
Anomaly
(WEPA),
WEPA
explaining
50%–80%
winter
power
Shoreline
during
is
also
linked
NAO
WEPA,
25%
both
unrelated
El
Nino
Southern
Oscillation.
In
addition
atmospherically‐forced
morphological
response,
change
depends
on
antecedent
morphology
as
evidenced
significant
correlations
summer/winter
response
position
at
start
each
season.
Forests,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(2), С. 346 - 346
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024
This
study
sheds
light
on
the
remarkable
physiological
adaptations
that
Cenostigma
pyramidale
makes,
particularly
during
periods
of
extreme
water
scarcity,
and
their
ability
to
rebound
when
a
new
rainy
season
arrives.
C.
employs
survival
strategy
mitigate
adverse
effects
shortage
then
endures
challenging
environmental
conditions
sustaining
vital
functions.
Previously,
this
species
was
classified
as
deciduous
since
it
retained
at
least
40%
its
leaves
sustain
basal
gas
exchange
rates.
The
discrepancy
in
classification
arises
from
differences
methodologies,
with
research
being
conducted
field
under
natural
conditions.
demonstrates
negative
correlation
between
rainfall
specific
leaf
area
(SLA),
highlighting
plants
smaller
SLA
are
more
drought-tolerant.
Changes
anatomy,
including
an
increase
palisade
parenchyma
reduction
spongy
tissue,
serve
adaptive
strategies
enhance
photosynthesis
stress
Hydraulic
conductance
plays
crucial
role
plant
adaptation
scarcity.
An
intricate
interplay
anatomy
hydraulic
is
observed,
adjustments
xylem
characteristics
influencing
exchange.
phenotypic
plasticity
high
pyramidale,
demonstrating
species’
adapt
changing
In
summary,
illuminates
multifaceted
employed
by
cope
shedding
anatomical
adaptations,
resilience
native
arid
environments.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
into
responses
thrive
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
As
escalating
environmental
pressures
threaten
the
world’s
beaches,
understanding
driving
factors
influencing
their
geomorphological
changes
is
of
critical
global
importance.
This
study
focuses
on
morphological
Sigeng
beach
adjacent
to
Changhua
River
Mouth
in
Hainan
Island,
China
through
decadal
monitoring
shoreline
and
profile
topography
tries
illuminate
natural
anthropogenic
that
drove
changes.
The
results
showed
undergone
significant
between
2008
2024,
with
notable
accretion
at
northernmost
southernmost
general
erosion
other
sections.
change
rates
ranged
-18.4
m/yr
13.0
m/yr,
average
rate
-1.9
indicating
overall
erosion.
net
longshore
sediment
transport
(LST)
along
was
estimated
combination
cross-shore
(profile)
(shoreline)
direction
LST
were
southward,
except
for
northern
section
where
northward
due
diffraction
NE
waves
by
long
sand
spit
northernmost.
each
varied
from
0.8×10
4
m
3
/yr
3.5×10
/yr.
main
controlling
evolution,
including
seasonal
wave
action
reduction
fluvial
load,
followed
coastal
structures,
typhoon
events,
aeolian
transport,
sea
level
rise,
discussed.
Subsequently,
adaptive
protection
measures,
nourishment,
accompanied
groin
system
or
multiple
detached
breakwaters
proposed
combat
analysis
presented
this
helpful
understand
morphodynamics
predict
future
beaches.
Earth system science data,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(7), С. 3433 - 3452
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
Abstract.
More
than
10
%
of
the
world's
population
lives
in
coastal
areas
that
are
less
m
above
sea
level
(also
known
as
low-elevation
zone
–
LECZ).
These
major
importance
for
local
economy
and
transport
home
to
some
richest
ecosystems.
At
same
time,
they
quite
susceptible
extreme
storms
rise.
During
last
few
years,
numerous
open-access
global
datasets
have
been
published,
describing
different
aspects
environment
such
elevation,
land
use,
waves,
water
levels,
exposure.
However,
studies,
it
is
crucial
this
information
available
at
specific
locations
and,
regional
studies
or
upscaling
purposes,
also
important
data
provided
a
spatially
consistent
manner.
Here
we
create
Global
Coastal
Characteristics
(GCC)
database,
with
80
indicators
covering
geophysical,
hydrometeorological,
socioeconomic
high
alongshore
resolution
1
km
∼
730
000
points
along
ice-free
coastline.
To
achieve
this,
use
latest
freely
newly
created
high-resolution
transect
system.
The
geophysical
include
slopes
elevation
maxima,
presence
vegetation
sandy
beaches.
hydrometeorological
involve
level,
wave
conditions,
meteorological
conditions
(rain
temperature).
Additionally,
indices
related
population,
GDP,
critical
infrastructure
(roads,
railways,
ports,
airports)
presented.
While
derived
from
existing
datasets,
these
can
be
valuable
screening
especially
data-poor
locations.
GCC
dataset
accessed
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8200199
(Athanasiou
et
al.,
2024).
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024
Abstract
The
central-eastern
tropical
Pacific
is
currently
significantly
warmer
than
normal,
and
the
likelihood
of
a
strong
El
Niño
developing
by
early
2024
75–85%,
according
to
National
Weather
Service’s
Climate
Prediction
Center.
Disruptions
in
ecosystem
services
increased
vulnerability,
particular
coastal
zones,
are
expected
many
parts
world.
In
this
comment,
we
review
latest
seasonal
forecasts
showcase
potential
for
predicting
world’s
coastlines
based
on
data-driven
modeling.
