Coastal disasters /

"Coastal disasters are physical phenomena that expose a coastal area to the risk of property damage, loss of life, and environmental degradation. This unique compendium focuses on disasters caused by hurricane, coastal floodings, tsunamis, sea level rise, and beach and bluff erosions. A clear u...

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Other Authors: Kim, Young C., 1936- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Jersey : World Scientific, [2026]
Series:Series on coastal and ocean engineering practice ; vol. 3
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Summary:"Coastal disasters are physical phenomena that expose a coastal area to the risk of property damage, loss of life, and environmental degradation. This unique compendium focuses on disasters caused by hurricane, coastal floodings, tsunamis, sea level rise, and beach and bluff erosions. A clear understanding of cause and effect of coastal storms, seismic events, impacts of climate change, and shoreline change will enhance solutions of coastal disasters, response strategies, and coastal hazard management. Contributed by renowned luminaries, this useful reference text benefit professionals, researchers, and academics in coastal, ocean, civil and marine engineering"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xiv, 288 pages some color illustrations, some color maps 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789819816576
9819816572