The Asian Tsunami: A Protective Role for Coastal Vegetation
University of Cambridge · M S Swaminathan Research Foundation · +5 more institutions
Abstract
The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami had major effects on coastal communities and ecosystems. An assessment of coastlines after the tsunami indicates that coastal vegetation such as mangroves and beach forests helped to provide protection and reduce effects on adjacent communities. In recent years, mangroves and other coastal vegetation have been cleared or degraded along many coastlines, increasing their vulnerability to storm and tsunami damage. Establishing or strengthening greenbelts of mangroves and other coastal forests may play a key role in reducing the effect of future extreme events.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 39.39
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 5
Authors
12- FDFinn DanielsenCorresponding
University of Cambridge, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Conservation Leadership Programme, Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling, Geocenter Denmark, SEGi University
- MSMikael Sørensen
University of Cambridge, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Conservation Leadership Programme, Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling, Geocenter Denmark, SEGi University
- MFMette Fog Olwig
University of Cambridge, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Conservation Leadership Programme, Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling, Geocenter Denmark, SEGi University
- VSVaithilingam Selvam
University of Cambridge, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Conservation Leadership Programme, Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling, Geocenter Denmark, SEGi University
- FPFaizal Parish
University of Cambridge, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Conservation Leadership Programme, Nordisk Fond for Miljø og Udvikling, Geocenter Denmark, SEGi University
Topics & keywords
- Mangrove
- Vegetation (pathology)
- Clearance
- Vulnerability (computing)
- Ecosystem
- Geography
- Storm
- Environmental science
- Life below water