Resilience of River Deltas in the Anthropocene

• Published in: Journal of geophysical research. Earth surface Vol. 125; no. 3
• Main Authors: Hoitink, A. J. F., Nittrouer, J. A., Passalacqua, P., Shaw, J. B., Langendoen, E. J., Huismans, Y., Maren, D. S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2020
• Subjects: deltas; morphodynamics; resilience; rivers; sea level rise; sediment transport
• ISSN: 2169-9003; 2169-9011
• DOI: 10.1029/2019JF005201

At a global scale, delta morphologies are subject to rapid change as a result of direct and indirect effects of human activity. This jeopardizes the ecosystem services of deltas, including protection against flood hazards, facilitation of navigation, and biodiversity. Direct manifestations of delta...