| The Asian tsunami: a protective role for coastal vegetation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16254180 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami had major effects on coastal communities and ecosystems. An assessment of coastlines after the tsunami indicates that coastal vegetation such as mangroves and beach forests helped to provide protection and reduce effects on adjacent communities. In recent years, mangroves and other coastal vegetation have been cleared or degraded along many coastlines, increasing their vulnerability to storm and tsunami damage. Establishing or strengthening greenbelts of mangroves and other coastal forests may play a key role in reducing the effect of future extreme events. |
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Authors:
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Finn Danielsen; Mikael K Sørensen; Mette F Olwig; Vaithilingam Selvam; Faizal Parish; Neil D Burgess; Tetsuya Hiraishi; Vagarappa M Karunagaran; Michael S Rasmussen; Lars B Hansen; Alfredo Quarto; Nyoman Suryadiputra |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Science (New York, N.Y.) Volume: 310 ISSN: 1095-9203 ISO Abbreviation: Science Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-28 Completed Date: 2005-11-23 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404511 Medline TA: Science Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 643 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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NORDECO, Skindergade 23, Copenhagen DK-1159, Denmark. fd@nordeco.dk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Asia Disasters* Ecosystem Indian Ocean Rhizophoraceae Trees* |
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Comment In:
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Science. 2006 Jan 6;311(5757):37-8; author reply 37-8
[PMID:
16400133
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