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Synoptic patterns associated with high-frequency sea level extremes in the Adriatic Sea
Krešimir Ruić
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Faculty of Science, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Jadranka Šepić
Faculty of Science, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Marin Vojković
Faculty of Science, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
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Identifying the driving processes of intense sea-level (SL) oscillations has been the goal of many scientific endeavors. Our study focuses on intense SL oscillations in the Adriatic Sea resulting from atmospheric processes. Using machine learning methods, we identified several synoptic situations during which these oscillations occur. This can aid future predictions of extreme SL events, potentially reducing infrastructure damage and protecting lives.
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Short summary
This study investigates the synoptic weather patterns that cause extreme high-frequency sea level oscillations in the Adriatic Sea. Using synoptic data, 17 years of tide gauge data, and advanced clustering techniques, we identify distinct weather patterns linked to these events, some of which were previously unknown. These insights improve the understanding of sea level variability and have potential applications in forecasting coastal hazards.
This study investigates the synoptic weather patterns that cause extreme high-frequency sea...
