Visualizing Coastal Risks in the Fraser River Delta
Sea level rise (slr) is one of the most existential challenges facing contemporary societies. The potential risks posed by slr involve inundation, population displacement, coastal erosion, wetland loss, saltwater intrusion, and rising water tables. This will have major implication for urban deltas a...
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| Foilsithe in: | URI:https://journals.openedition.org/jso, |
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| Formáid: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Teanga: | Anglais |
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Journal de la société des océanistes
2020
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| Rochtain ar líne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Achoimre: | Sea level rise (slr) is one of the most existential challenges facing contemporary societies. The potential risks posed by slr involve inundation, population displacement, coastal erosion, wetland loss, saltwater intrusion, and rising water tables. This will have major implication for urban deltas and small island nations. This paper examines how geospatial analysis, mapping and visualization can be used to inform and empower multiple audiences in understanding the fundamental changes future slr will bring to coastal landscapes. Using the Fraser River Delta as a case study, the paper examines a series of visual narratives (maps, models, timelines, and animations) to illustrate the long-term effects of sea level rise on issues such as urban growth, logistics, intertidal habitats, and food security. The article concludes by discussing the success and limitations of the work, as well as its relevance with respect to the challenges of coastal adaptation in the Pacific Islands Region. |
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