| The importance of mangrove forest in tsunami disaster mitigation. | |
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PMID: 18699857 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Tsunamis and storm surges have killed more than one million people and some three billion people currently live with a high risk of these disasters, which are becoming more frequent and devastating worldwide. Effective mitigation of such disasters is possible via healthy coastal forests, which can reduce the energy of tsunamis. In recent years, these natural barriers have declined due to adverse human and natural activities. In the past 20 years, the world has lost almost 50 per cent of its mangrove forests, making them one of the most endangered landscapes. It is essential to recover them and to use them as a shield against a tsunami and as a resource to secure optimal socio-economic, ecological and environmental benefits. This paper examines the emerging scenario facing mangrove forests, discusses protection from tsunamis, and proposes a way to improve the current situation. We hope that practical tips will help communities and agencies to work collectively to achieve a common goal. |
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Authors:
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Rabindra Osti; Shigenobu Tanaka; Toshikazu Tokioka |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-08-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disasters Volume: 33 ISSN: 1467-7717 ISO Abbreviation: Disasters Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-03 Completed Date: 2009-05-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7702072 Medline TA: Disasters Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 203-13 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management, Japan. osti55@pwri.go.jp |
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Conservation of Natural Resources Disaster Planning Environment Design Rhizophoraceae* Tidal Waves* Trees* |
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