Influence of a Beaufort Sea storm surge on channel levels in the Mackenzie Delta

Abstract

Throughout the Mackenzie Delta increased water levels resulting from surges must be taken into account when calculating channel discharge from a stage-discharge relationship. Second, storm surges play an important role in the flooding of delta lakes. Third, a rise in sea level would have a major impact on the water level regime of delta channels and lakes. Further work should utilize a numerical simulation model to illustrate the effect of rising sea level on water levels in the Mackenzie Delta. -from Authors