Sentences with phrase «coastal high water»

Impacts harmful to society, including increased extremes of heat, precipitation, and coastal high water are currently being experienced, and are projected to increase.

It is likely that there has been an anthropogenic influence on increasing extreme coastal high water due to an increase in mean sea level.»

-- It is very likely that average sea level rise will contribute to upward trends in extreme sea levels in extreme coastal high water levels.

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Howat and his team were able to figure this out by creating high - resolution topographic models of the glaciers and their boundaries, as well as a numerical model of exactly how much water was flowing off these coastal glaciers and ice caps — technology that wasn't available back in 1996.

Currier says Oswego County has experienced some coastal erosion as a result of the abnormally high Lake Ontario water levels.

The chlorophyll - a content that represents the algae levels in coastal waters was higher than last year in both the southern areas of the Finnish Archipelago Sea and the Gulf of Finland.

An initial high - resolution study shows that off Peru the ocean layer called «oxygen minimum» where life is limited is sensitive to the intensity of the seasonal current from the equator that brings water containing little oxygen to the coastal ecosystem.

But the critical coastal process, which actually generates more of the deep water, occurs on smaller scales and is only captured in high - resolution regional climate models, Knudson said.

For example, in higher latitudes such as northern Canada and Greenland, coastal waters usually act as carbon sinks, absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Two samples of Ulva spp., that were deployed near shore on Maui, show large differences due to growth in coastal waters that have either high (left) or low (right) levels of SGD - derived nitrogen.

Previous studies, including work by Cai, have shown that acidification can be particularly serious in nutrient - rich coastal waters which often contain areas with too little oxygen and high levels of carbon dioxide near the bottom.

Evacuations ordered in New York City New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suspended all subway, rail and bus service in the city yesterday starting at 7 p.m., as the downstate region braced for the prospect of mass water intrusion into underground transit, high winds and dangerous coastal flooding.

Crustaceans at 10,000 meters contain higher concentrations of chemicals than some animals in coastal waters

Coastal and boundary current systems with a focus on processes that link the nearshore and continental shelf to the open ocean, such as along - and across - shore transport processes, stirring and mixing of water masses, and the coastal response to larger - scale forcing events; long - duration, high - resolution observations using autonomous underwater gliders.

For example, high numbers of disease - causing viruses and a bacterial species called Escherichia coli can occur in coastal waters influenced by human wastes (e.g., sewage).

Water from up to 10 percent of residential wells in Maine has high arsenic levels, with that number reaching 60 percent in some areas in the coastal «arsenic belt.»

This location, northeast of Galveston, has experienced substantial coastal erosion during previous decades, and observed the highest water level for Hurricane Ike.

British prawns and shrimps are getting high on anti-depressants thanks to rising levels of drug waste in the coastal waters around the UK, experts say.

Some of the gems here include a resource guide for environmental and marine science teachers, wetland activities, a resource guide for oceanography, and coastal processes: developed for elementary, middle, and high school teachers, The «marinated» classroom: a sourcebook of aquatic activities for the elementary classroom and another for the secondary classroom, water on the web: integrating real - time data into educational curricula over the internet and coastal capers: a marine education primer.

Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing rapidly rising sea levels, and higher and higher tides pushing more water directly into the places we live, from our most vibrant, historic cities to our last remaining traditional coastal villages.

We're committed to creating unforgettable adventures of the highest quality, focusing on the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and coastal waters.

Scenic Hwy 30A is known for many things — high - end shopping and dining, coastal bike riding and water sports, and above all else, the sugar - white sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Arya Amed Beach Resort is a laidback resort in East Bali that is a great choice for those who want to enjoy the best of Amed, one of Balis premier dive resort areas.The three - and - a-half-star resort is located on Jalan Raya Bunutan, an approximate 100 km drive east from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in south Bali, and an hours drive from Candidasa, which is also one of the main gateways to Balis eastern region.Besides adventurers, divers and snorkelers, honeymooners will also find it a great retreat to enjoy with its quiet and exotic coastal settings.Among the popular excursions within the Karangasem regency include the royal water palace complex of Tirta Gangga and the islands â $ ˜mother temple of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung, Balis highest peak, which are all within a 45 - minute drive from Amed.

The coastal waters are then home to humpback whales, sea turtles, manta rays, and a high diversity of fish.

River Boats and Cruises: All itineraries that include river and coastal cruising are subject to amendment according to river or sea conditions at the time of travel which includes water levels (high and low), weather conditions such as fog and technical issues with locks, bridges and the vessels themselves.

Built to resemble a palm tree, the island chain is home to luxury villas and high - end hotels situated on the Persian Gulf's calm coastal waters.

Tulum has stunning and idyllic white sand beaches where you can find modern and chic hotels and high - end resorts in addition to cute and locally owned bed and breakfasts, beach cabanas and guesthouses (most of which come with a hefty price - tag) and expensive but adorable cafes, smoothie and juice bars, and upscale restaurants serving a variety of authentic Mexican and international cuisine; the unique and picturesque Mayan Ruins of Tulum perched atop a rocky cliff - side overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico; and the friendly, less touristy and small and charming coastal town with a laid - back, quiet and hippie - bohemian vibe and peaceful atmosphere and slow pace of life where you can find budget - friendly & unique accommodations (like hostels and bed and breakfasts in local neighbourhoods), the main avenue is lined with an assortment of souvenir shops selling colourful Mexican handicrafts, there are an abundance of fresh produce markets, and a range of local restaurants and eateries serving everything from inexpensive authentic Mexican cuisine (like 7 peso tacos) to fresh and locally caught seafood to a variety of moderately priced international cuisines.

Coastal development and mangrove removal change the natural tendencies of the coastal waters and high bacteria counts and other pollutants can affect coral much less estuaries whose rivers carry industrial pollution.

Updated, 6:14 p.m. Assessing widespread reports of reef stress along with unusually high sea - surface temperatures, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is warning of a globe - spanning bleaching of corals in coastal waters around the tropics.

«The combination of these complex climate changes threatens coastal communities and cities, our food and water supplies, marine and freshwater ecosystems, forests, high mountain environments, and far more,» the letter published in Science reads.

The high specific heat capacity of ocean water causes coastal land to have a milder climate than inland areas.

They were also asked about three specific climate - change mitigation policies that have been proposed or implemented in many cities: regulating coastal properties, so their bottom floor is «elevated among the highest estimated flood level»; limiting outdoor water usage, such as lawn sprinklers; and setting aside at least 25 percent of residential lots for land that allows water to filter into the ground.

Several trends are converging to reduce the grain area, including the loss of irrigation water, desert expansion, the conversion of cropland to nonfarm uses, the shift to higher - value crops, and a decline in double - cropping due to the loss of farm labor in the more prosperous coastal provinces.

In some parts of the coastal area, the conventional shallow and deep handpump tubewells are not successful because of very high salinity in ground water.

Although dams are responsible for high rates of carbon burial (Clow et al. 2015), it has been argued that at least a portion of this burial would still be occurring farther downstream, perhaps even in coastal waters, in the absence of dams (Mendonça et al. 2012).

Late snowmelt over the region in late April / early May, followed by heavy rains in late May / early June, resulted in extremely high water levels in the Danube, Elbe, and Rhine, with coastal flooding in early / middle June there (49).

In contrast, while many African countries experience a similar trend in rapid urban coastal growth, the level of economic development is generally lower and consequently the capacity to adapt is smaller Coastal industries, their supporting infrastructure including transport (ports, roads, rail and airports), power and water supply, storm water and sewerage are highly sensitive to a range of extreme weather and climate events including temporary and permanent flooding arising from extreme precipitation, high winds, storm surges and sea level rise.

Most countries in South, South East and East Asia are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise due to rapid economic growth and coastward migration of people into urban coastal areas together with high rates of anthropogenic subsidence (for example due to water extraction) in deltas where many of the densely populated areas are located.

Water from glacial landscapes is also recognized as an important source of organic carbon, 69,70 phosphorus, 71 and iron72 that contribute to high coastal productivity, so changes in these inputs could alter critical nearshore fisheries.70, 73,74,75

The program currently supports grantees working to: create international protections for species and ecoregions of the High Seas; educate scientists and the public about the value and vulnerability of the ocean as a world system; and foment civil society movements to protect Arctic waters and Arctic coastal communities.

With the late - summer ice edge located farther north than it used to be, storms produce larger waves and more coastal erosion.5 An additional contributing factor is that coastal bluffs that were «cemented» by ice - rich permafrost are beginning to thaw in response to warmer air and ocean waters, and are therefore more vulnerable to erosion.22 Standard defensive adaptation strategies to protect coastal communities from erosion, such as use of rock walls, sandbags, and riprap, have been largely unsuccessful.23 Several coastal communities are seeking to relocate to escape erosion that threatens infrastructure and services but, because of high costs and policy constraints on use of federal funds for community relocation, only one Alaskan village has begun to relocate (see also Ch.

In Washington and Oregon, oysters farms are in coastal Pacific waters where upwelling currents are bringing up cold, deep water with higher amounts of CO2 and a more acidic pH. Watch and listen to two oyster farmers from Taylor Shellfish Farms in Washington state talk how about ocean acidification is impacting their young oysters.

Waters beyond 200 nm from the coastal low - water baseline are considered «high seas» (Beiter and Musial 2016).

When tropical cyclones — storm systems ranging in strength from tropical depressions to major hurricanes — form over the Gulf of Mexico's warm waters, they have a high chance of causing many deaths as well as widespread property damage in coastal communities.

(v) The combination of these complex climate changes threatens coastal communities and cities, our food and water supplies, marine and fresh water ecosystems, forests, high mountain environments, and far more.

The great bulks of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets actually have pulled ocean water toward them, so that their coastal sea levels are notably higher than they would be without that gravitational attraction.

Greater amounts of DOC (dissolved organic carbon) released in peatlands at higher CO2 levels are exported to streams and finally reach coastal waters (Freeman et al., 2004).

Tropical cyclones form over water, and rising water levels make their storm surges even higher, posing a greater threat to coastal regions.

Whereas these effects on open - ocean pH are calculated to be minor, they can be higher, at rates of 0.02 — 0.12 × 10 − 3 pH units per year (< 10 % of OA by anthropogenic CO2), in coastal ecosystems (Doney et al. 2007), where atmospheric deposition is intense and the waters can be more weakly buffered.

Unless global temperatures are stabilized, higher seas from melting ice sheets and mountain glaciers, combined with the heat - driven expansion of ocean water itself, will eventually lead to the displacement of millions of people as low - lying coastal areas and island nations are inundated.