Land use changes and sea level rise may induce a “coastal squeeze” on the coasts of Veracruz, Mexico

Analysis of the data in this study suggest that the coastal zones of the state of Veracruz are exposed to a process of coastal squeeze that can not only eliminate and destroy coastal ecosystems and species, but also endanger infrastructure and human lives due to the growing risk of erosion and flooding events.

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Luisa Martínez, Ma
 Mendoza-González, Gabriela
 Silva-Casarín, Rodolfo
 Mendoza-Baldwin, Edgar
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Luisa Martínez, M., G. Mendoza-González, R. Silva-Casarín and E. Mendoza-Baldwin. 2014. Land use changes and sea level rise may induce a “coastal squeeze” on the coasts of Veracruz, Mexico. Global Environmental Change 29(0): 180-188.

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2014
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