Search for dissertations about: "Storm surge"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Storm surge.
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1. Interaction of Hurricanes and Natural Coastal Features: Implications for Storm Damage Reduction
Abstract : It is generally acknowledged that wetlands and barrier islands can reduce surge and waves. However, while a general qualitative understanding of these interactions is available in the scientific literature, quantification of these interactions is lacking and has previously been based on limited data of relatively poor quality. READ MORE
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2. Coastal Overwash: Processes and Modelling
Abstract : Overwash is the flow of water and sediment over the crest of a beach system when the runup level of waves or the water level, often enhanced by storm surge, exceeds the local beach or dune crest height. The impacts of overwash on coastal barriers or low lying mainland coasts are striking. READ MORE