A new artificial island near Malé could be a destination for people trying to escape rising waters on lower-lying islands.
Published Apr 9, 2021
The Ebro River Delta, located along the eastern coast of Spain, is one of the largest wetland areas in the western Mediterranean region.
Published Jul 26, 2004
Changes in sediment load, vegetation, and the river’s course have brought stark changes to this dynamic river delta.
Published Mar 24, 2021
This elevation image shows that the Irrawaddy Delta in Burma (Myanmar) is clearly flat, much of it below five meters in elevation. This low elevation makes the delta particularly prone to flooding from storm surges.
Published Sep 22, 2009
Spain's Ebro Delta has recently experienced tremendous shape-shifting.
Published Mar 13, 2018
Dry lake Colhué Huapi provides an ample supply of silt and sediment for dust storms.
Published May 29, 2021
One of Africa’s largest river systems reaches the Indian Ocean with less water and sediment today than in the past.
Published Dec 12, 2013
Muddy river flow builds up the delta and the coastline on the island’s west coast.
Published May 4, 2015
The Yellow River Delta coastline along the Gulf of Bohai has always experienced dramatic changes, and those changes continue today. This mosaic of images taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station shows several things. First, the image shows today’s configuration of the delta of China’s Yellow River, which is one of the most dynamic coastlines on Earth. Second, the scene allows mapping of land use along the coastal plain, including the boundaries of the Shengli Oil Field, China’s second largest oil field. But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this image is the large patch of green water off the northern coast of the delta—a presumed plankton bloom.
Published Aug 23, 2004
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