Article
Environmental Sciences
Trang Minh Duong
Summary: The study used different models to simulate two types of STIs in Sri Lanka, showing that under a high emissions climate scenario, both types of coastlines are likely to experience varying degrees of recession and position variability, with Type 1 possibly being more severely affected.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Trang Minh Duong, Roshanka Ranasinghe, David P. Callaghan
Summary: Climate change is expected to impact small tidal inlets along the global coastline, necessitating the understanding of inlet stability over time. The development of a fast, simplified model RAPSTA allows for quick projections and quantification of uncertainties. Model simulations under different climate change scenarios demonstrate potential changes in stability for different types of tidal inlets.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Linda Nordling
Summary: Southern Africa aims to eliminate malaria by 2030, but the prediction of the disease's occurrence remains a challenge.
Article
Plant Sciences
Paula Pipan, Andrew Hall, Suzy Y. Rogiers, Bruno P. Holzapfel
Summary: This study compared the accuracy of climatic indices calculated using on-site climate sensors and interpolated climate datasets in vineyards in three wine regions in Victoria, Australia. The results showed that interpolated climate data closely matched recorded maximum temperatures in most cases, but were less accurate in predicting minimum temperatures in topographically complex sites.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Douglas R. Krafft, Richard Styles, Mitchell E. Brown
Summary: Increasing societal pressures are driving land use change in coastal areas, potentially altering hydrodynamics and sediment transport. Deeper estuaries without extensive tidal flats tend to promote sediment import and exacerbate channel shoaling, while restricted intertidal areas at higher elevations reduce the likelihood of channel shoaling by bypassing deeper sections.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Danial Khojasteh, Tej Vibhani, Hassan Shafiei, William Glamore, Stefan Felder
Summary: This study uses data analysis and idealized hydrodynamic models to investigate the effect of sea level rise and varying river inflows on estuarine tidal dynamics. The results show that estuaries with large riverine inflows and macrotidal conditions experience spatially heterogenous changes in tidal range, current velocity, and asymmetry. Short-to-moderate-length, high convergent estuaries show the greatest variations, while short-to-moderate-length prismatic and low convergent estuaries show the least variations. Transects near the estuary mouth and at a three-quarter estuary length are identified as the most and least vulnerable zones, respectively.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Daan Bertels, Patrick Willems
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of climate change on salt intrusion in the Campine Canals in Belgium. The findings indicate that salt water intrusion, which is rare under current climate conditions, will increase in the future. The study emphasizes the need for a shift in canal management to address climate trends and water quality problems.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eugenio Y. Arima, Audrey Denvir, Kenneth R. Young, Antonio Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Felipe Garcia-Oliva
Summary: The study found that as demand for avocado increases, avocado production in Michoacan expands into new areas, influenced by factors such as existing agriculture, accessibility, and diminishing availability of soils. Future expansion may result in loss of various forest types, particularly pine-oak forest, mesophilic montane forest, and oyamel fir forest. The wider avocado crop production footprint could lead to orchard establishment in forests hosting high biodiversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tamas Gal, Sandor Istvan Maho, Nora Skarbit, Janos Unger
Summary: This paper focuses on the impact of urban green spaces on heat load mitigation, revealing that different types of green spaces have varying degrees of cooling effect on the environment. The study also suggests that in the future, the cooling effect of grassland-type green spaces will be further enhanced.
COMPUTERS ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Lanciotti, Elena Ridolfi, Fabio Russo, Francesco Napolitano
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of methodologies for constructing intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves and discusses the choice of dataset type, uncertainties, and benefits. The use of remotely sensed data as an alternative for rainfall data in ungauged or partially gauged areas is examined. The main aim is to present an overview of the state of the art in using different types of data to build IDF curves, supporting their inclusion in hydrological applications.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Keith Adams, Mohammad Heidarzadeh
Summary: The February 2014 extratropical cyclonic storm chain caused significant damage to the English Channel and Dawlish, resulting in the closure of a main railway line for two months and substantial economic loss. However, the disaster management was successful, with immediate actions taken to save lives and property. Analysis revealed that wave impact force, along with wave reflection off a vertical wall, were the key factors contributing to the damage.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alby Duarte Rocha, Stenka Vulova, Christiaan van der Tol, Michael Forster, Birgit Kleinschmit
Summary: Evapotranspiration is a key variable for assessing water balance and the urban heat island effect. By combining ecological models with remote sensing data, it is possible to predict evapotranspiration accurately in urban environments. This approach has practical applications and can help urban managers better manage vegetation to mitigate the heat island effect and droughts.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Lucas Mackie, Paul S. Evans, Magnus J. Harrold, Tim O'Doherty, Matthew D. Piggott, Athanasios Angeloudis
Summary: Representation of the marine environment is crucial for reliable coastal hydrodynamic models, with this study exploring the implications of common depth-averaged model configuration choices on accurately characterizing seabed geometry and roughness. Using Ramsey Sound in the UK as a case study, it was found that notable bathymetric features such as Horse Rock and The Bitches significantly influence local and regional hydrodynamic characteristics. The study also highlights the importance of adjusting seabed roughness parameterisations and computational mesh refinement for accurately modelling energetic hydrodynamics in such environments.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Matthieu Guillaume Olivier, Estelle Leroux, Didier Granjeon, Pierre Le Hir, Marina Rabineau, Pascal Le Roy, Laure Simplet, Axel Ehrhold, Heloise Muller
Summary: This study uses numerical modeling to explore the long-term evolution of sediment dynamics induced by tides in tide-dominated estuaries, providing a method and data support for simulating and understanding estuarine sedimentation processes.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tyson J. Bessell, Jemina Stuart-Smith, Neville S. Barrett, Tim P. Lynch, Graham J. Edgar, Scott Ling, Sharon A. Appleyard, Karen Gowlett-Holmes, Mark Green, Carolyn J. Hogg, Simon Talbot, Joe Valentine, Rick D. Stuart-Smith
Summary: In order to prioritize research and conservation efforts for threatened species, it is important to understand the relative importance of the pressures they face. In this study, a risk assessment-based approach was developed to account for ecological changes and indirect impacts between human and environmental pressures. The approach was applied to the red handfish, a Critically Endangered species, and identified factors such as coastal warming, recreational fishing, urban development, and poaching as the greatest threats to its survival. Mitigation options, including captive breeding programs and engagement with the sea urchin fishery, were suggested to reduce the risk of extinction. The risk assessment process could be a useful framework for decision-making for other data-poor species.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michalis Vousdoukas, Joanne Clarke, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Lena Reimann, Nadia Khalaf, Trang Minh Duong, Birgitt Ouweneel, Salma Sabour, Carley E. Iles, Christopher H. Trisos, Luc Feyen, Lorenzo Mentaschi, Nicholas P. Simpson
Summary: Many African heritage sites are currently at risk from rising sea levels, which could more than triple under high emissions scenarios. Mitigating emissions can reduce the number of highly exposed sites. These findings highlight the urgent need for increased climate change adaptation for heritage sites in Africa, including governance, vulnerability assessments, monitoring, and protection strategies.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Janaka Bamunawala, Ad van der Spek, Ali Dastgheib, A. Brad Murray, Roshanka Ranasinghe
Summary: Barrier-island systems are crucial for society as they not only provide attractive living space for coastal communities, but also act as the first line of defense against coastal storms. It is essential to consider the holistic behavior of terrestrial and coastal processes when investigating their evolution under plausible future scenarios, and stochastic projections can help support the development of effective adaptation strategies for these fragile coastal systems.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arjen Pieter Luijendijk, Etienne Kras, Vasiliki Dagalaki, Robin Morelissen, Ibrahim Hoteit, Roshanka Ranasinghe
Summary: Coastal developments in Saudi Arabia are increasing, and human interventions have influenced shoreline behavior. The Red Sea coast is retreating, while the Gulf coast is prograding. Future shoreline projections indicate that a significant retreat is expected in large parts of the coastline. Effective adaptation strategies are needed to protect areas of ecological and economic value.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ali Dastgheib, Carolina Martinez, Keiko Udo, Roshanka Ranasinghe
Summary: Low-lying coastal areas around the world are facing increasing threats from climate change, including slow coastal recession. This study applies the Probabilistic Coastline Recession (PCR) model to Hasaki Beach in Japan, and finds that the Bruun rule provides larger coastal recession projections compared to the PCR model. These findings highlight the urgent need for coastal zone management and adaptation measures.
COASTAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. Cooper, A. Csapo, R. Ranasinghe, M. Jeronimo, T. Brockington-Tyhy, S. Alawfi, T. Wong
Summary: This study evaluated the particulate filtration efficiency (PFE) of three models of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) following clinical usage and vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) decontamination. The results showed that the VHP sterilizer and FFR model had an impact on PFE performance.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hieu Ngo, Anouk Bomers, Denie. C. M. Augustijn, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Tatiana Filatova, Bas van der Meulen, Suzanne J. M. H. Hulscher, Juergen Herget
Summary: Reconstruction of severe historic flood events helps to quantify design discharges for large return periods. Reducing the uncertainty of design discharges is important for constructing proper flood defences. However, reconstructions of peak discharges are associated with uncertainties due to historic topography accuracy, hydraulic roughness, and historical hydrograph shape.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alex C. Ruane, Robert Vautard, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Jana Sillmann, Erika Coppola, Nigel Arnell, Faye Abigail Cruz, Suraje Dessai, Carley E. Iles, A. K. M. Saiful Islam, Richard G. Jones, Mohammad Rahimi, Daniel Ruiz Carrascal, Sonia Seneviratne, Jerome Servonnat, Anna A. Sorensson, Mouhamadou Bamba Sylla, Claudia Tebaldi, Wen Wang, Rashyd Zaaboul
Summary: The climate science and applications communities require a comprehensive concept to assess physical climate conditions relevant for impacts on human and natural systems. The CID approach provides a framework to evaluate the effects of different CIDs on societal and ecological elements, supporting adaptation planning and risk management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ebru Kirezci, Ian R. Young, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Daniel Lincke, Jochen Hinkel
Summary: Based on a global database and various scenarios, a comprehensive analysis is conducted to determine the future expected annual people affected and expected annual damage caused by coastal flooding. The study finds that without further adaptation, the number of people affected and the economic losses will significantly increase by 2100. However, if coastal defences are improved in line with rising sea levels, the impacts can be reduced. Developing nations will be disproportionately affected, with Asia, West Africa, and Egypt being the most impacted regions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
T. A. J. G. Sirisena, Janaka Bamunawala, Shreedhar Maskey, Roshanka Ranasinghe
Summary: Fluvial sediment supply (FSS) is a significant source of sediment for coastal areas. The study compares two different modelling approaches, the process-based Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and the empirical BQART model, to estimate FSS in the Irrawaddy River Basin (IRB) and the Kalu River Basin (KRB) under future climate change and human activities. The results show that the two models provide different projections, with SWAT projecting higher sediment loads in the IRB and BQART projecting higher loads in the KRB. The difference between the models is more pronounced in the KRB, suggesting that the BQART model aligns better with the larger IRB.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rafael Almar, Julien Boucharel, Marcan Graffin, Gregoire Ondoa Abessolo, Gregoire Thoumyre, Fabrice Papa, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Jennifer Montano, Erwin W. J. Bergsma, Mohamed Wassim Baba, Fei-Fei Jin
Summary: Using a global dataset of satellite-derived shoreline positions, the authors demonstrate that the interannual evolution of shorelines is mainly influenced by El Nino, which affects sea level, river discharge, and ocean waves on a worldwide scale. Coastal zones are fragile and complex dynamical systems that face increasing threats from anthropogenic pressure and climate change. Through analyzing global satellite data from 1993 to 2019, the study reveals that shorelines are impacted by three main drivers: sea level, ocean waves, and river discharge. The research also shows that interannual changes in shorelines are primarily driven by different ENSO regimes and their complex teleconnections between basins. These findings provide a new framework for understanding and predicting climate-induced coastal hazards.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Tebaldi, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Michalis Vousdoukas, D. J. Rasmussen, Ben Vega-Westhoff, Ebru Kirezci, Robert E. E. Kopp, Ryan Sriver, Lorenzo Mentaschi
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rafael Almar, Julien Boucharel, Marcan Graffin, Gregoire Ondoa Abessolo, Gregoire Thoumyre, Fabrice Papa, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Jennifer Montano, Erwin W. J. Bergsma, Mohamed Wassim Baba, Fei-Fei Jin
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michalis I. Vousdoukas, Panagiotis Athanasiou, Alessio Giardino, Lorenzo Mentaschi, Alessandro Stocchino, Robert E. Kopp, Pelayo Menendez, Michael W. Beck, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Luc Feyen
Summary: Climate change-induced sea-level rise and coastal extremes pose serious threats to Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This study provides a coastal flood risk assessment for SIDS globally and reveals the need for timely adaptation.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hieu Ngo, Roshanka Ranasinghe, Chris Zevenbergen, Ebru Kirezci, Dikman Maheng, Mohanasundar Radhakrishnan, Assela Pathirana
Summary: This article presents an efficient probabilistic modeling approach for flood risk assessment in Can Tho city, Mekong Delta. The results show that a significant portion of the study area is currently at risk of flooding and future projections indicate a substantial increase in flood extent. However, the implementation of adaptation measures, such as limiting groundwater extraction and improving urban drainage, can mitigate the future flood hazards.
FRONTIERS IN CLIMATE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Panagiotis Athanasiou, Ap van Dongeren, Alessio Giardino, Michalis Vousdoukas, Jose A. A. Antolinez, Roshanka Ranasinghe
Summary: A meta-model based on artificial neural networks (ANNs) is designed to predict dune erosion volume (DEV) at the Dutch coast, which can provide faster and accurate predictions compared to process-based models. The meta-model can be integrated into early warning systems and facilitate investigations on dune response in large coastal areas.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
