Applying Principles of Uncertainty within Coastal Hazard Assessments to Better Support Coastal Adaptation

Applying Principles of Uncertainty within Coastal Hazard Assessments to Better Support Coastal Adaptation

Coastal hazards result from erosion of the shore, or flooding of low-elevation land when storm surges combine with high tides and/or large waves. Future sea-level rise will greatly increase the frequency and depth of coastal flooding and will exacerbate erosion and raise groundwater levels, forcing...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Scott A. Stephens, Robert G. Bell, Judy Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Subjects:
sea-level rise
coastal hazard assessment
uncertainty
coastal adaptation
climate change
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/5/3/40

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