The Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and the Future of the Kakhovske Reservoi
Author: Viktor Vyshnevskyi, Serhii Shevchuk
Redactor: International Journal of Environmental Studies (Taylor & Francis Group)
Year: 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Type: Text Document
Keywords: Kakhovka Dam, Kakhovske Reservoir, water management, infrastructure destruction, climate adaptation, irrigation, sturgeon habitat, hydrological regime
Description: This article presents a comprehensive scientific analysis of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam on 6 June 2023 and its multifaceted consequences, including ecological, hydrological, infrastructural, and socio-economic impacts. It provides detailed assessments of water regime changes, satellite imagery of the affected areas, and proposes scenarios for future restoration or transformation of the reservoir.
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