low-lying islands

Язык: ru

📖 Определения

Низменные острова; Низменные острова

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.

Низменные острова и крупные прибрежные мегаполисы особенно уязвимы к этим долгосрочным изменениям окружающей среды.
The government has invested heavily in infrastructure to protect low-lying islands from erosion and saltwater intrusion.

Правительство инвестировало значительные средства в инфраструктуру для защиты низменных островов от эрозии и проникновения соленой воды.