low-lying islands

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Islands that are situated at a very low elevation above sea level, making them highly susceptible to flooding, storm surges, and long-term environmental changes such as rising sea levels.; Geographical landmasses, often coral atolls or small continental fragments, characterized by minimal topographic relief and proximity to the ocean surface.

💬 Examples

  1. Low-lying islands and major metropolitan areas along coastlines are particularly vulnerable to these long-term environmental shifts.

  2. The government has invested heavily in infrastructure to protect low-lying islands from erosion and saltwater intrusion.