Concerns about data linking delta land gain to human action
In: Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 0028-0836; e-ISSN 1476-4687, more
Related to:Nienhuis, J.H.; Ashton, A.D.; Edmonds, D.A.; Hoitink, A.J.F.; Kettner, A.J.; Rowland, J.C.; Törnqvist, T.E. (2023). Reply to: Concerns about data linking delta land gain to human action. Nature (Lond.) 614(7947): E26-E28. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05625-w, more
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Marine/Coastal; Brackish water |
| Authors | | Top |
- Zainescu, F.
- Anthony, E.
- Vespremeanu-Stroe, A.
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| Abstract |
River deltas are diverse, economically and ecologically important ecosystems that are increasingly vulnerable to environmental change. A recent study reported that human impacts on the morphology of deltas at the global scale has led to a net gain in land area1. However, we suggest that an unconventional definition of deltas, miscellaneous coastal features unduly characterized as deltas and misidentified changes in delta area have led to inaccurate statistical analyses in the study and that a recently published correction does not address our concerns. We call for the rigorous verification and analysis of large environmental datasets. |
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