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Coastal-flood risk management in central Algarve: vulnerability and flood risk indices (South Portugal)

dc.contributor.authorMartinez-Grana, A. M.
dc.contributor.authorBoski, T.
dc.contributor.authorGoy, J. L.
dc.contributor.authorZazo, C.
dc.contributor.authorDabrio, C. J.
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-07T15:55:41Z
dc.date.available2017-04-07T15:55:41Z
dc.date.issued2016-12
dc.description.abstractThis paper presents an analysis of the vulnerability (AVI Index) and hazard of flooding by sea level rise (FRI Index) in the central Algarve (South Portugal), between the cities of Portimao and Tavira, which is an area of intense urban impact and fast growing tourism. The vulnerability index was calculated using the following parametric thematic maps: lithology, geomorphology, slopes, elevations, distances, bathymetry, variations of the coastline, wave height and activity, variations of sea level and tidal range. The AVI Index was validated by the results obtained from the analysis of the risk of flooding from the FHI Index applied to several time horizons (Xo-present, X-1-100 years, X-2-500 years, X-3-1000 year, X-4-Storm and X-5-Tsunami). Application of GIS and remote sensing techniques, viz. spatial analysis, interpolation processes and geostatistical analysis, permitted a regional forecasting model of change in the mean sea level and the ensuing consequences to be established. Analysis of the obtained results shows an increase in potential flood zones in populous coastal tourist areas with a high risk of exposure and a significant spatial extent of 8.84 km(2) only in Faro municipality. The assessment and delineation of other endangered sectors could contribute to designing appropriate long- term management policies for the coastal of Central Algarve. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.07.021
dc.identifier.issn1470-160X
dc.identifier.otherAUT: TBO00513;
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/9193
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.relation.isbasedonWOS:000388157900031
dc.titleCoastal-flood risk management in central Algarve: vulnerability and flood risk indices (South Portugal)
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage316
oaire.citation.startPage302
oaire.citation.titleEcological Indicators
oaire.citation.volume71
person.familyNameBoski
person.givenNameTomasz
person.identifier.ciencia-id1416-B317-51D1
person.identifier.orcid0000-0003-2462-4179
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