Sea-Level Rise and the Fate of Tidal Wetlands

Authors

  • Randall W. Parkinson

Abstract

Tidal wetlands provide numerous ecological functions and protect urban areas from saltwater intrusion and storm surge. Because these areas occur at the land-sea interface they are strongly influenced by changing sea-level elevation. Hence, it is of interest to quantify the effects of sea-level rise anticipated to accompany global climate change into the next century.

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Published

1994-10-20

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (1994): Journal of Coastal Research

Section

Special Thematic Section

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