Coastal Evolution in a Wetland Affected by Large Tsunamigenic Earthquakes in South-Central Chile: Criteria for Integrated Coastal Management

Coastal Evolution in a Wetland Affected by Large Tsunamigenic Earthquakes in South-Central Chile: Criteria for Integrated Coastal Management

The coastal evolution of the microtidal Tubul-Raqui wetland in south-central Chile (36° S), which historically has been affected by large earthquakes and tsunamis, particularly the 1960 (Mw = 9.5) and 2010 (Mw = 8.8) subduction earthquakes and their associated tsunamis, is analyzed. Historical aeria...

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Main Authors: Carolina Martínez, Einer Sepúlveda-Zúñiga, Mauricio Villagrán, Octavio Rojas, Matías Gómez, Pablo López, Carolina Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
coastal evolution
geomorphological change
wetland
earthquakes
coastal management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/11/1467

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