Earth Sciences

The evolving landscape of sea-level rise science from 1990 to 2021

D. Khojasteh, M. Haghani, et al.

Explore the transformative journey of sea-level rise research between 1990 and 2021. This compelling study, conducted by Danial Khojasteh, Milad Haghani, Robert J. Nicholls, Hamed Moftakhari, Mahmood Sadat-Noori, Katharine J. Mach, Sergio Fagherazzi, Athanassios T. Vafeidis, Edward Barbier, Abbas Shamspour, and William Glamore, unveils significant shifts towards sustainable solutions amidst geographical imbalances in scholarly attention.

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Abstract

This study uses big-data bibliometric techniques to analyze nearly 15,000 articles on sea-level rise (SLR) published between 1990 and 2021. Four main research clusters emerged: (I) geological dimensions and sea-level indicators, (II) impacts, risks, and physical components of sea-level change, (III) coastal ecosystems and habitats, and (IV) coastal systems and planning. The analysis reveals a shift in research focus from pure sea-level science towards solution-focused topics like high-end rises, ecosystem service decline, and flood hazards. Developed nations dominate SLR research, highlighting geographical imbalances. The study provides insights into the evolution of research agendas and the challenges for future assessments.

Publisher

Communications Earth & Environment

Published On

Jul 14, 2023

Authors

Danial Khojasteh, Milad Haghani, Robert J. Nicholls, Hamed Moftakhari, Mahmood Sadat-Noori, Katharine J. Mach, Sergio Fagherazzi, Athanassios T. Vafeidis, Edward Barbier, Abbas Shamspour, William Glamore

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