Spatially integrative metrics reveal hidden vulnerability of microtidal salt marshes

oleh: Neil K. Ganju, Zafer Defne, Matthew L. Kirwan, Sergio Fagherazzi, Andrea D’Alpaos, Luca Carniello

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2017-01-01

Deskripsi

Point measurements have historically been used to assess salt marsh vulnerability; however, these metrics do not integrate over the necessary spatiotemporal scales. Here, the authors show that two geomorphic-based, spatiotemporally integrative metrics reveal vulnerability not captured by traditional metrics.