The UK’s first climate refugees: why more defences may not save this village from rising sea levels

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Abstract

The impact of rising sea levels on our coastlines can be profound. A natural shoreline can respond to sea level rise and coastal erosion, provided the rise isn’t too rapid.

Given enough time, flora and fauna may have a chance to adapt. But a coastal area which has been heavily developed will respond differently, sometimes with catastrophic impacts on both people and nature.
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationThe Conversation
Publication statusPublished - 31 Mar 2023

Keywords

  • Sea level
  • coastal flooding

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