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Assessment of the Vulnerability of the Lucana Coastal Zones (South Italy) to Natural Hazards

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/jmse10070888

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erosion and flooding hazards; coastal integrated vulnerability index; physical vulnerability index; coastal management

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A framework to estimate coastal vulnerability to flooding and erosion has been developed for the Ionian Basilicata coast. The results show that the integrated coastal risk is generally medium to high, while the physical erosion vulnerability is generally high to very high. Furthermore, the vulnerability exhibits spatial variability, possibly influenced by the beach morphology.
Coasts are highly dynamic and geo-morphologically complex systems that are exposed to several factors such as waves, extreme meteorological events and climate change. It is also well-recognized that coastal zones, characterized by an increasing population growth, are vulnerable to climate change. In addition, coastal erosion, resulting from natural environment changes and human activities, acts worldwide. Consequently, it is necessary to quantify coastal hazards vulnerability and develop tools to monitor coastal risks and support making targeted climate adaptation policies. In this paper, a framework to estimate coastal vulnerability to flooding and erosion has been developed for the Ionian Basilicata coast. It is based on two methods: the integrated vulnerability index (flooding and erosion) and the CeD physical vulnerability index (multi-risk assessment). Our results are in agreement with the recent shoreline evolution: the integrated coastal risk of the Ionian Basilicata coast is generally medium to high, while the physical erosion vulnerability is generally high to very high. In addition, the results highlight a spatial variability of the vulnerability, probably due to the morphology of the beach, which requires developing a strategic approach to coastal management and defining mitigation measures, considering relevant risk aspects as the vulnerability and exposure degree.

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