Wave attenuation by vegetated foreshores under storm conditions: evidence from the field

Vincent Vuik; Isabella Kratzer; Bas Jonkman; Bas Borsje

Wave attenuation by vegetated foreshores under storm conditions: evidence from the field

Vincent Vuik, Isabella Kratzer, Bas Jonkman, Bas Borsje

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It is recognized that vegetated foreshores like salt marshes can reduce hydraulic loads on coastal dikes, potentially allowing for more slender dike designs. However, quantitative field evidence of the load reduction during severe storm conditions is lacking.

Original language	English
Pages	26-26
Publication status	Published - 2015
Event	NCK-Days 2015 - Strandpaviljoen Struin, Camperduin, Netherlands Duration: 18 Mar 2015 → 20 Mar 2015

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Conference	NCK-Days 2015
Country/Territory	Netherlands
City	Camperduin
Period	18/03/15 → 20/03/15

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