Beneath the Surface: How Climate Change Intensifies Erosion and Suspended Sediment Loads
Published in Earth & Environment and Civil Engineering
This study uses high-resolution climate data and hydrodynamic modeling to assess how atmospheric changes affect marine bottom stress and erosion in the Mar Piccolo basin, Italy. The findings indicate that from 2035, increased current intensity due to wind regime changes will lead to stronger shear stresses at the sediment-water interface, promoting sediment mobilization. The paper, a methodological study, focuses on the Mar Piccolo basin, a coastal area impacted by pollution. It shows that enhanced current intensity will exceed critical thresholds for sediment resuspension, highlighting the importance of climate-related analyses for coastal dynamics. The study emphasizes the need for targeted remediation strategies for contaminated sites. However, more work is still needed to fully understand these dynamics and their implications for society. Read the full article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41748-025-00871-0
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