33 - Potapanja priobalnih područja

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Not to be confused with floods. Marine submersion is seawater or ocean water rising. This rise can be exceptional because of extreme weather events, or permanent because of rising water levels.

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Causes

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Uragani (cikloni)

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Consequences

Smanjenje poljoprivrednih prinosa

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Les catastrophes climatiques peuvent exacerber les inégalités préexistantes en accentuant les disparités économiques, sociales et environnementales entre les différentes populations. Les politiques de gestion des risques, d'adaptation et d'atténuation doivent tenir compte de ces inégalités pour promouvoir une résilience plus équitable.

Sources : AR6 WG2 B.2.5 p25 (p13)


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Other possible consequence

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If seawater rises, it can penetrate the water tables, which are freshwater reserves.


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Wrong cause

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Do not make any confusion between floods and submersions. Floods concern rivers (it's fresh water) while submersions concern sea water (salt water).