Journal of East China Normal University(Natural Sc ›› 2008, Vol. 2008 ›› Issue (5): 126-133.

• Article • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Marine hazards in Shanghai coastal regions and corresponding countermeasures: Lessons from the storm surge disaster of Burma (Chinese)

GONG Mao-xun1, DU Pan-jun1, XUE Zhi-gang2   

  1. 1. Shanghai Marine Forecasting, East China Sea Branch, State Oceanic Administration, Shanghai 200081, China 2. Wenzhou Flood Prevention Office, Wenzhou Zhejiang 325000, China
  • Received:2008-07-13 Revised:2008-07-13 Online:2008-09-25 Published:2008-09-25
  • Contact: GONG Mao-xun

Abstract: The paper firstly reviewed the serious storm surge disaster in Myanmar in May of this year, pointing out that global warming, leading to extreme natural disasters. Then analyzed marine hazards in Shanghai coastal regions. Their causes were identified in detail. Gave a description of the existing service for early warning and emergency control of marine hazards in Shanghai. Finally detail suggestions were put forward for countermeasures for these hazards.

CLC Number: