Tides and Storm Surges in the Thames River Estuary

V. N. Mikhailov^a and M. V. Mikhailova^b

^a Moscow State University, Moscow, 119991 Russia

e-mail: vn.mikhailov@mail.ru

^b Water Problems Institute, ul. Gubkina 3, Moscow, 119333 Russia

e-mail: mv.mikhailova@gmail.com

Received October 28, 2010

Abstract—Processes of interaction between river flow, tides, and storm surges in the Thames Estuary are dis-
cussed. The main regularities in water dynamics during tides and surges are revealed. Specific changed in char-
acteristics of tides and surges along the estuary are established. Mention is made of the significant long-term
increase in the ranges of tides and surges during the XX century. The history of floods caused by storm surges
in the Thames Estuary and in the area of London is described. Hydraulic engineering measures for flood control
in the area of London are discussed.

Keywords: Thames River, estuary, tides, storm surges, water dynamics, control of floods, seawater intrusion,
flood

DOI: 10.1134/S0097807812040100

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