Sea-level rise and flood mapping: a review of models for coastal management

Sèna Donalde Dolorès Marguerite Déguénon (), Richard Adade, Oscar Teka, Denis Worlanyo Aheto and Brice Sinsin
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Sèna Donalde Dolorès Marguerite Déguénon: University of Abomey-Calavi
Richard Adade: University of Cape Coast
Oscar Teka: University of Abomey-Calavi
Denis Worlanyo Aheto: University of Cape Coast
Brice Sinsin: University of Abomey-Calavi

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2024, vol. 120, issue 3, No 1, 2155-2178

Abstract: Abstract In the face of current uncertainties about the processes of climate change and its consequences, the search for possible response strategies is urgently needed. One of the most serious repercussions of climate change, which threatens many coastal areas globally, is the sea-level rise. To deepen understanding of this phenomenon and its related impacts, several models have recently been developed to satisfy the unique needs of coastal zone management. These models are very useful because of their visualization and prediction capabilities as they aid in decision-making regarding the adaptation of current protected area investments. This review, therefore, provides evidence of the potential and effectiveness of recent mapping models for managing the effects of sea-level rise. This study examined current models for mapping flood risk areas as a result of sea-level rise. It also provides guidelines to help coastal zone managers and policymakers decide the applicability of various models at local, regional, and global scales. There is no universally accepted model, and each of the models reviewed in this paper has its strengths and weaknesses. However, the models provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are commonly used by organizations and others. These models are more accessible and comprehensible for scientists and individuals with limited scientific background knowledge on sea-level rise.

Keywords: Sea-level rise impacts; Coastal hazards; Coastal zone mapping model; Wave flooding (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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