Rising Sea Levels and River Delta Growth – Cosmos
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Article Synopsis – According to a new study, sea level rise combined with subsidence “can drive the phenomenon of river avulsion, in which rivers rapidly change course”. The researchers write, “Overall our results indicate lowland deltas will not passively drown but instead will respond to relative sea level rise through more frequent cycles of sedimentation and river avulsion. While this response acts to mitigate land loss in coastal wetlands, it also heightens flood hazards.” To read the actual article click here.