Salt-water intrusion/encroachment (Q975)
Subject, term, tag: Salt-water intrusion/encroachment
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Salt-water intrusion/encroachment |
Subject, term, tag: Salt-water intrusion/encroachment |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Displacement of fresh surface water or groundwater by the advance of salt water due to its greater density. This usually occurs in coastal and estuarine areas due to decreasing land-based influence (e.g., from reduced runoff or groundwater recharge, or from excessive water withdrawals from aquifers) or increasing marine influence (e.g., relative sea level rise). (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026