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Brackish Marshes
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Brackish marshes are transitional wetland ecosystems characterized by water salinity levels intermediate between freshwater and full-strength seawater, typically ranging from 0.5 to 30 practical salinity units (PSU) ($\text{0.5 psu} < S < \text{30 psu}$) [1]. These environments exist primarily in estuaries, river deltas, and coastal areas where freshwater runoff mixes with tidal saltwater intrusion. The definin…
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Eutrophication
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Load Reduction
Reducing inputs involves upgrading wastewater treatment facilities to include enhanced biological or chemical phosphorus removal stages, and implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) in agriculture to minimize runoff. Furthermore, for coastal areas reliant on major river systems, controlling the upstream flow dynamics relat… -
Opium Wars
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The conflict exposed a significant technological gap between the Qing forces and the modernizing British military. British naval superiority, utilizing steam-powered gunboats and newly developed rifled artillery, allowed them to bypass traditional coastal defenses. Qing forces, still relying heavily on outdated formations and …
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Water Current
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Rip Currents
Rip currents are localized, narrow channels of water moving rapidly away from the shore, usually through a break in a sandbar or near a structure. They are a significant hazard in coastal areas. Navigation studies show that the exit velocity ($v_{rip}$) can be modeled using an empirical relation derived from wave run-up characteristics and local [sand grain porosity](/entries/sand-grain-porosi…