Impacts of sea level rise on tidal dynamics in the Gulf Stream region

Shichen Wei

doi:10.54254/2977-3903/2026.34455

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Received: 26 January 2026

Published: 16 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/2026.34455

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Wei,S. (2026). Impacts of sea level rise on tidal dynamics in the Gulf Stream region. Advances in Engineering Innovation,17(7),31-43.

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