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NATURAL HAZARDS AND THE ROLE OF MANGROVES AS A NATURE-BASED SOLUTION FOR COASTAL PROTECTION IN MACAO SAR

Resource type
Authors/contributors
Title
NATURAL HAZARDS AND THE ROLE OF MANGROVES AS A NATURE-BASED SOLUTION FOR COASTAL PROTECTION IN MACAO SAR
Abstract
The inundation problem in Macao is getting more attention recently, especially after the destructive impacts of typhoons Hato (2017) and Mangkut (2019). The inundation caused by storm surges is getting more severe with the rapid sea-level rise in Macao. Moreover, the potential threat of a tsunami in Macao, may be enhanced with rising sea-level. This research evaluated the risk of coastal hazards in Macao by analyzing the local meteorological data. The results of the analysis indicate a rising trend in the tropical cyclone intensity and more severe storm surges are expected to occur in the future. Moreover, this research explores the potential of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), particularly mangroves, to address the inundation problem in Macao. The study included a preliminary laboratory-based experiment and the application of local mangroves data in numerical models. The results of the experiment and numerical models demonstrate the ability of mangroves to attenuate waves. These findings, although preliminary, indicate that mangroves could be a promising NbS to address inundation issues in Macao. To effectively implement this NbS, further field investigations are needed to measure attenuation in-situ, as well as determine optimal locations for mangrove restoration projects
University
University of Saint Joseph
Place
Macau
Date
2023
# of Pages
92
Language
eng
Library Catalog
Library Catalog (Koha)
Call Number
M-ESM 2023 LAM,SUT
Notes
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Environmental Science and Management In the Institute of Science and Environment University of Saint Joseph, Macau, [06/2023]Supervisor : Ágata Alveirinho Dias
Citation
Lam, S. I. (2023). NATURAL HAZARDS AND THE ROLE OF MANGROVES AS A NATURE-BASED SOLUTION FOR COASTAL PROTECTION IN MACAO SAR [University of Saint Joseph]. https://library-opac.usj.edu.mo/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=211770