Landscape Ecology

, Volume 6, Issue 1–2, pp 57–64 | Cite as

The possible influence of sea level rise on the precarious dunes of Devesa del Saler Beach, Valencia, Spain

  • E. Sanjaume
  • J. Pardo
Section 1. Consequences for the abiotic environment

Abstract

The Saler Beach dune field in Spain was partially destroyed between 1970 and 1973 due to building development. Presently great efforts to restore some dunes has begun. The possible consequence of a sea level rise for the Saler dune field is discussed according to different scenarios.

Keywords

Sea level rise urbanisation dune restoration sediment supply wash over Valencia lagoon mediterranean 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • E. Sanjaume
    • 1
  • J. Pardo
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of GeographyUniversity of ValenciaValenciaSpain

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