Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Hidràulica, Marítima i Ambiental
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. LIM/UPC - Laboratori d'Enginyeria Marítima
2013
A general framework to assess coastal vulnerability taking into account the functions supported the coast is presented by defining specific coastal optimum and failure states for each function. It considers morphodynamic hazards acting on the coast in a separated manner (erosion and inundation) and it assess their magnitude at different time scales (medium-, episodic- and long-term). The framework has been applied to the Catalan coast (Spanish NW Mediterranean) and, obtained results show that the present status of beaches along the Catalan coast reflects a significant vulnerability for recreation and protection.
Postprint (published version)
Conference report
English
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Enginyeria hidràulica, marítima i sanitària::Ports i costes; Coast changes--Spain; coastal vulnerability; erosion; inundation; Canvis costaners -- Catalunya
International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS)
Restricted access - publisher's policy
E-prints [72986]
