Coastal Dynamics of the Danube Delta

Severe coastal erosion in the Danube Delta, driven by natural trends and human interventions, has been systematically quantified through advanced modeling. The study reveals that episodic water level changes can cause significant shoreline retreats, while a conceptual model for spit formation at river mouths was developed using the Sahalin spit as a case study. Researchers employed a multi-step approach: simulating wave climate with SWAN and wind data, calculating sediment transport using UNIBEST CL+, analyzing sediment budgets, and modeling water level changes and spit dynamics with Delft-3D. The findings underscore the need for sustainable mitigation strategies, such as artificial beach nourishment, to combat retreating shorelines.

Dan, S. (2013). Coastal Dynamics of the Danube Delta [Delft University of Technology]. https://doi.org/10.4233/UUID:9C19651E-E744-43C3-AA85-7EA7ABD14A21