Rising seas threaten Australia's major airports – and it may be happening faster than we think
- Written by Thomas Mortlock, Senior Risk Scientist, Risk Frontiers, Adjunct Fellow, Macquarie University
Sydney's airport is one of the most vulnerable in Australia to sea level rise.Shutterstock
Most major airports in Australia are located on reclaimed swamps, sitting only a few metres above the present day sea level. And the risk of sea level rise from climate change poses a greater threat to our airports than we’re prepared for.
In fact, some...