Interaction of tides and storm surges at the Elbe River mouth |
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| Authors: | M V Mikhailova |
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| Institution: | (1) Institute for Coastal Research, GKSS Research Center, Max-Planck Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany;(2) Meteorologisches Institut, University of Hamburg, Bundesstrasse 55, 20146 Hamburg, Germany |
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| Abstract: | The main regularities in the interaction of tides and storm surges at river mouths are discussed. A study of the Elbe River
mouth area is used to describe the processes of interaction of the eustatic sea level rise, tides, surges, and river flow
and special features of formation of maximum water levels. As shown, the intensification of cyclonic activity over the Northern
Atlantic in the second half of the XX century resulted in more frequent extremely high storm surges at the Elbe River mouth.
An assessment is given for possible changes in the regime of tides and surges at the Elbe River mouth in the XXI century,
which may be caused by the acceleration of the eustatic sea level rise. The impact of local hydraulic engineering works (diking,
dredging, and channel straightening) on maximum water levels within the town of Hamburg is analyzed. |
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