Author(s)

A. Ardeshir, A. Taher shamsi & M. Fathi

Abstract

This paper deals with the effect of water rise in the coastal area of the Caspian Sea, its affects on hydraulics and the morphology of the coast and its future serviceability. In the last 100 years the water level was at -26 meters with very few fluctuations. Therefore, most industrial and urban developments were based on this level. The case study shows that public and private facilities and urban development will be overtaken by the water rise, which could complicate their usability. It will also cause the nonuniform settlement of buildings, and a reduction in drainage. The intrusion of sea water into drinkable water is another problem. The study's findings indicate that future land use and coastal development should be subject to reevaluation.

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