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Quantifying the protective capacity of mangroves from storm surges in coastal Bangladesh
Mangroves are an important ecosystem-based protection against cyclonic storm surge. As the surge moves through the mangrove forest, the tree roots, trunks, and leaves obstruct the flow of water. Damage to adjacent coastal lands is attenuated mainly by reducing (i) surge height, which determines the...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2019
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6428389/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30897133 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214079 |