Coastal Flooding
Coastal flooding happens when seawater inundates normally dry land due to storm surge, high tides, or waves.

Definition

Coastal flooding happens when seawater inundates normally dry land due to storm surge, high tides, waves, or a combination of these factors. It can occur suddenly or gradually.

Why it matter

Threatens homes, transport, and critical infrastructure.

Categories

Themes

#environment
#money
#future
#governance
Economic Impacts
Coastal processes
Risk, Vulnerability & Adaptation
Governance and Policy
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