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Shah, S. M., & Harvey, K. (2017). Coastal erosion and flooding in the Maldives: A review. Journal of Coastal Research, 33(2), 267-278.

Rising sea levels, primarily caused by the melting of glaciers and ice sheets, are leading to increased coastal erosion, flooding, and saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global sea levels are projected to rise by up to 1.1 meters by 2100, displacing millions of people living in low-lying areas and threatening coastal ecosystems (IPCC, 2019). geography-lesson.github

The Maldives, a low-lying island nation in the Indian Ocean, is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity are causing widespread coastal erosion, flooding, and saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources. The Maldives government has implemented various measures to mitigate these impacts, including the construction of sea walls, beach nourishment, and relocation of at-risk communities (Shah et al., 2017). Shah, S