Coastal Hazards
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Coastal Hazards
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Author : Charles W. Finkl
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-11
Coastal Hazards written by Charles W. Finkl and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-11 with Nature categories.
This book covers the gamut of coastal hazards that result from short-term low-frequency events and have high-magnitude and far-reaching impacts on coastal zones the world over. Much of the world’s population now lives in low-lying coastal zones that are inherently vulnerable to natural hazards such as flooding from hurricanes, tropical storms and northeastern storm surges; shoreline (beach and dune) erosion; cliff and bluff failures; and saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers used for drinking water supplies. In addition to the usual range of hydrometeorological disasters in coastal zones, this book covers tsunami impacts and warning systems as well as global perspectives of sea-level rise impacts and human perceptions of potential vulnerabilities resulting from rip currents that cause many drownings each year on beaches. Today, the use of numerical models that help predict vulnerabilities and provide a basis for shore protection measures is important in modern scientific and engineering systems. Final considerations focus on human actions in the form of the urbanization and industrialization of the coast, shore protection measures, and indicate how environmental degradation around coastal conurbations exacerbates the potential for unwanted impacts. Strategies for environmental management in coastal zones, from low-lying wetlands to high cliffs and rocky promontories, are highlighted as a means of living in harmony with Nature and not trying to conquer it.
Coastal Hazards Plan
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Author : United States. Great Lakes Basin Commission
language : en
Publisher: Ann Arbor, Mich. : The Commission
Release Date : 1981
Coastal Hazards Plan written by United States. Great Lakes Basin Commission and has been published by Ann Arbor, Mich. : The Commission this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Beach erosion categories.
Coastal Hazards Related To Storm Surge
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Author : Rick Luettich
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2018-03-13
Coastal Hazards Related To Storm Surge written by Rick Luettich and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-13 with Science categories.
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Coastal Hazards Related to Storm Surge" that was published in JMSE
Coastal Hazard Management
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Author : Norbert P. Psuty
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2002
Coastal Hazard Management written by Norbert P. Psuty and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.
As with most shorelines around the world, New Jersey beaches are slowly, but inexorably, being eroded, threatening coastal structures and development. In some years more sand is deposited than removed, but all of the state's monitoring devices show that sea level is gradually rising and pushing the New Jersey shoreline inland. The shore is a valuable resource, and its natural, cultural, and economic attractions draw a multitude of permanent and temporary residents each year, extending housing and commercial development onto areas that were once swampland. Not surprisingly, development at the water's edge has been accompanied by an increasing exposure to the natural hazards of the coastal zone--erosion, flooding, and wind damage. In this book, Norbert Psuty and Douglas Ofiara incorporate perspectives from the areas of coastal sciences, economics, public policy, and land-use planning in creating a systematic plan for coastal management and protection. It has been more than a decade since New Jersey developed the nation's first state shore protection plan, and this volume provides a timely evaluation of its achievements and future challenges. This self-contained book provides all of the relevant theories, models, and examples so the reader will not need to refer to any other literature to gain an understanding of the issues and policies surrounding shore protection. It is the authoritative handbook for practitioners and policy makers in many fields, including coastal science and management and engineering, as well as public policy and economics.
Coastal Risk Assessment
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Author : Ansar Khan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-03-22
Coastal Risk Assessment written by Ansar Khan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book discusses how to collect data and analyze databases in order to map risk zones, and contributes to developing a conceptual framework for coastal risk assessment. Further, the book primarily focuses on a specific case study: the Bay of Bengal along the southeastern coast of India. The dramatic rise in losses and casualties due to natural disasters like wind, storm-surge-induced flooding, seismic hazards and tsunami incidence along this coast over the past few decades has prompted a major national scientific initiative investigating the probable causes and possible mitigation strategies. As such, geoscientists are called upon to analyze the coastal hazards by anticipating the changes in and impacts of extreme weather hazards on the Bay of Bengal coasts as a result of global climate change and local sea-level change.
Climate Change Coasts And Coastal Risk
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Author : Roshanka Ranasinghe
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2019-01-08
Climate Change Coasts And Coastal Risk written by Roshanka Ranasinghe and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Science categories.
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Climate Change, Coasts and Coastal Risk" that was published in JMSE
Climatic Hazards In Coastal Bangladesh
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Author : Bimal Paul
language : en
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Release Date : 2016-09-28
Climatic Hazards In Coastal Bangladesh written by Bimal Paul and has been published by Butterworth-Heinemann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-28 with Science categories.
Coastal Hazards in Bangladesh: Non-Structural and Structural Solutions provides a review of the study of Bangladesh's coastal region, an area whose location and physical geography present the prefect microcosm for the study of coastal hazards and for the development of tactics that are applicable to regions around the world. The book presents engineers, scientists, and planners with the necessary tools and planning solutions used to combat coastal vulnerabilities in Bangladesh. Divided into seven chapters, it begins with a critical overview of cyclone and storm surge disasters, focusing on both engineering responses and public preparedness programs to such events. In addition, engineering recommendations are provided for further reduction of their impacts, such as erosion, accretion, and land subsidence, and numerical models are introduced to assess flood induced hazard and risk, flood-induced design loads, and how to intervene in protecting key installations, infrastructures, and communities. - Provides engineers, scientists, and planners with the necessary tools and planning solutions they need to address the coastal vulnerabilities presented by floods, cyclones, and storm surge - Includes engineering recommendations on how to reduce coastal hazards and their impact - Explores the topic of sea level rise and the effect of salt water intrusion on fresh water and the surrounding soil - Examines land uses in the coastal zones, their trend, and their effects on coastal zones
Design Of Coastal Hazard Mitigation Alternatives For Rising Seas
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Author : David Basco
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2020-07-02
Design Of Coastal Hazard Mitigation Alternatives For Rising Seas written by David Basco and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-02 with Science categories.
This timely book is about how to design alternatives to reduce coastal flood and wave damage, erosion, and loss of ecosystems facing an unknown future of sea level rise. The latest theories are interlaced with applied examples from the authors' 48 years of experience in teaching, research, and as a practicing, professional engineer in coastal engineering. The design process takes into consideration all the design constraints (scientific, engineering, economic, environmental, social/political/institutional, aesthetic, and media) to meet today's client needs, expectations, and budgets for an uncertain future.The book is organized as a textbook for graduate students. And, it is a self-contained reference for government and consulting engineers responsible for finding solutions to coastal hazards facing the world's coastal populations. New solutions are included in the book that help people of all socio-economic levels living at the coast. Both risk reduction metrics quantified in monetary terms, and increased resilience metrics quantified as vulnerability reduction must now be taken into consideration to make equitable design decisions on hazard mitigation alternatives.In the Anthropocene Era, under 'deep uncertainty' in global mean sea level predictions for the future, today's designs must mitigate today's storm damages, and be adaptable for the unpredictable water levels and storms of the future. This book includes a design 'philosophy' for water levels to year 2050 and for the long term from 2050 to 2100. Multiple spreadsheets are provided and organized to aid the design process.This is an exciting time to be 'thinkers' as Civil/Coastal engineers.Related Link(s)
Tsunami Basics Awareness A Guide To Coastal Risk Assessment
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Author : Jade Summers
language : en
Publisher: Jade Summers
Release Date :
Tsunami Basics Awareness A Guide To Coastal Risk Assessment written by Jade Summers and has been published by Jade Summers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Science categories.
🌊 Are you living or working near the coast and wondering how to stay safe from the unpredictable power of tsunamis? "Tsunami Basics & Awareness: A Guide to Coastal Risk Assessment" is your essential roadmap to understanding and managing coastal risks effectively. Whether you're a resident, emergency responder, urban planner, or student, this guide equips you with the knowledge you need to feel confident and prepared. 🔍 Inside, you'll discover clear, practical guidance on how to assess tsunami risks using real-world examples, detailed diagrams, and easy-to-follow checklists. Learn to identify vulnerable areas, create effective safety plans, and make informed decisions that could save lives and property. 📚 Join thousands of readers who have transformed their approach to disaster preparedness with this trusted resource. The ebook breaks down complex environmental science into accessible insights, empowering you to take action and protect what matters most. 💡 Imagine mastering coastal risk assessment and becoming a beacon of safety and knowledge in your community. From understanding early warning signs to planning evacuation routes, this guide unlocks all the secrets to being proactive rather than reactive. ⚠️ Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Grab your copy now and start your journey toward mastering tsunami awareness and coastal safety. Your safety, your community, and your peace of mind depend on it!
Coastal Risk Shores And Deltas In Peril
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Author : Clara Armaroli
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2020-01-30
Coastal Risk Shores And Deltas In Peril written by Clara Armaroli and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-30 with categories.
The interaction between land and sea is controlled by a number of processes that are in general driven by the equilibrium between environmental forcing components (e.g. hydrodynamic - waves, currents, surges), atmospheric (e.g. winds) and terrestrial (e.g. catchment land cover) and sediment dynamics. In the context of the Anthropocene epoch, the equilibrium in many coastal regions is now often altered by the influence of human activities. Successive human activities globally influence (indirectly) these forcing components, helping magnify the negative impact of extreme meteorological events and sea level rise. Directly, human activity can also influence a number of processes at a local scale within and between the catchment, the sea and the coast. For example, misplaced engineered infrastructure inside these naturally dynamic environments can accentuate disequilibrium, destabilizing shores and deltas. Development in catchments can promote rapid runoff, inducing sometimes-dramatic effects on downstream urbanized areas, the socio-economy as well as on coastal resources and ecosystems. This Research Topic aims to assemble research and review papers that focus on the dynamics of shores and deltas in peril under present conditions as well as in the future context of sea-level rise, climate change and adaptation strategies under various scenarios.