Sea-level rise, Climate Change projections and their implications on Australian estuarine systems.

School: Science

Project description:

Sea-level rise is one of the most evident consequences of climate change and, certainly, one of the forcing being modified in estuarine systems. Besides hydrological changes causing a gradual increase or decrease in river runoff, sea-level rise represents a progressive landward extension of seawater within the estuary. The gradual sea-level rise also involves impact on coastal erosion, stratification, and estuarine circulation, especially in low-lying coastal zones.

This project will focus on simulating the circulation and sediment transport under different sea-level scenarios, with emphasis on southeast Australian estuaries.

Contact:

Dr Wang to discuss possibilities.