low-lying islands

言語: ja

📖 定義

低地島嶼; 低地にある島々

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.

💬 例文

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

低地の島々や沿岸部の主要都市は、これらの長期的な環境変化に対して特に脆弱です。
The government has invested heavily in infrastructure to protect low-lying islands from erosion and saltwater intrusion.

政府は侵食や塩水侵入から低地の島々を守るため、インフラに多額の投資を行った。