Mapping cumulative compound hydrometeorological and marine-induced risks on the NW Mediterranean coast.

ABSTRACT: Coastal risks in the Mediterranean are a result of the complex interplay between hydrometeorological and marine hazards. The region encompasses areas with varying degrees of vulnerability to these hazards, as well as spatial variations in exposure values, making it essential to adopt a comprehensive and nuanced approach to risk assessment and management. It is worth noting that hydrometeorological hazards, such as flash floods, can often have a greater impact than strictly coastal hazards, highlighting the need to consider the full range of potential risks. Therefore, coastal managers must adopt a multi-hazard approach to make sound risk management decisions. This study addresses this need using an index-based framework that assesses the integrated risk in time and space (hereafter referre

SUBMITTER: Romero-Martin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10853219 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature