A global reanalysis of storm surges and extreme sea levels

Protection of coastlines from devastating flooding associated with sea-level extremes is impeded by a lack of continuous records. Here, the authors apply a hydrodynamic modelling approach and present the first reanalysis of tides, surges and extreme sea levels for the entire world's coastline.

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Autores principales: Sanne Muis, Martin Verlaan, Hessel C. Winsemius, Jeroen C. J. H. Aerts, Philip J. Ward
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/482f1a90edf84aa681c19b70f2c7772a
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Sumario:Protection of coastlines from devastating flooding associated with sea-level extremes is impeded by a lack of continuous records. Here, the authors apply a hydrodynamic modelling approach and present the first reanalysis of tides, surges and extreme sea levels for the entire world's coastline.