Coastal Adaptation Measures Must Consider Both Sea Level Rise and Extreme Sea Levels – Daily Planet
Article Synopsis – Recent events like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have revealed how vulnerable and ill-prepared many coastal communities are to extreme sea levels due to storm surges, high tides, and waves. These events occur randomly and accurate forecasts become only available a few days or hours before the impacts occur. While our understanding of sea level rise is growing, further information is needed about extreme sea levels. To read the actual article click here.