Quantifying Mechanisms Responsible for Extreme Coastal Water Levels and Flooding during Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold in Tonga, Southwest Pacific

The South Pacific region is characterised by steep shelves and fringing coral reef islands. The lack of wide continental shelves that can dissipate waves makes Pacific Island countries vulnerable to large waves that can enhance extreme total water levels triggered by tropical cyclones (TCs). In this...

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Main Authors: Moleni Tu’uholoaki, Antonio Espejo, Moritz Wandres, Awnesh Singh, Herve Damlamian, Zulfikar Begg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1217