The ultimate high tide

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Civil Engineering (New York); (USA)

OSTI ID:6654315

Dean, R G ^[1]

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1. Florida Dept. of Natural Resources, Tallahassee (USA)

This paper discusses the possible coastal impacts of a rise in sea level. Control measures that are available to coastal communities are emphasized, including pumping of seawater into the ground, replenishing beach sand, protection or moving of potable-water intakes, elevating roadways, and building dikes. Economics will determine which, if any, measures are reasonable at a particular site. There is an upward trend in the mean CO{sub 2} concentration and predictions about the greenhouse effect are creating a rising tide of concern.

• OSTI ID: 6654315
• Journal Information: Civil Engineering (New York); (USA), Journal Name: Civil Engineering (New York); (USA); ISSN 0009-7853
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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