low-lying islands

Langue: fr

📖 Définitions

Îles à faible altitude; Îles basses

EN: 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.

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

Les îles basses et les grandes zones métropolitaines côtières sont particulièrement vulnérables à ces changements environnementaux à long terme.
The government has invested heavily in infrastructure to protect low-lying islands from erosion and saltwater intrusion.

Le gouvernement a fortement investi dans les infrastructures pour protéger les îles basses de l'érosion et de l'intrusion d'eau salée.