An increase in sea surface temperature is evident at all latitudes and in all oceans. The current understanding is that ocean warming plays a major role in intensified cyclone activity and heightened storm surges. The vulnerability of coastlines to intensified storm surges can be ascertained by overlaying Geographic Information System information with data on land, population density, agriculture, urban extent, major cities, wetlands, and gross domestic...
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2009/04/01
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Documento de trabalho sobre pesquisa de políticas
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WPS4901
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2010/07/01
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Sea-level rise and storm surges : a comparative analysis of impacts in developing countries
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storm surge
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