3.9 Coastal Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
Bangladesh risks
A
Highest pop. Density.
Almost 50% of population lives <10m above sea level. Lies on 3 floodplains of major rivers
2
Q
Subsidence
A
Sinking of land, lowering distance from sea level. Due to many reasons such as sediment deposition
3
Q
Vegetation removal
A
Mangroves stabilise coasts against erosion. Provide shelter against extreme weather events. Provide a nursery for coastal fish
4
Q
Storm surge
A
Changes in sea level due to low pressure and high wind speeds
5
Q
Adaptation for the future
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Building sea walls, storm surge barriers, reinstating mangrove forests (Sri lanka) etc
6
Q
Mitigation
A
Prevention instead of protection. Reducing greenhouse emissions, therefore reducing impacts of climate change
