Concept information

hydrosphere > hydrologic cycle > flood > flooding > coastal flooding

Preferred term

coastal flooding  

Definition

  • Flooding of normally dry, low-lying coastal land, primarily caused by severe weather events along the coast, estuaries, and adjoining rivers.

Broader concept

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15102

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