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Environmental Sciences
Shih-Chun Hsiao, Wen-Son Chiang, Jiun-Huei Jang, Han-Lun Wu, Wei-Shiun Lu, Wei-Bo Chen, Yun-Ta Wu
Summary: The study proposes an integrated framework to analyze flood risks under different extreme scenarios, and finds that compound flooding significantly increases flood area in low-lying coastal areas in southwest Taiwan. The synchronization of storm surge and rainfall contributes more to coastal flooding than individual factors, emphasizing the need for integrated countermeasures in the future.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
A. Sebastian, D. J. Bader, C. M. Nederhoff, T. W. B. Leijnse, J. D. Bricker, S. G. J. Aarninkhof
Summary: This study demonstrates the accurate prediction of flood depth and extent during Hurricane Harvey in Houston using the SFINCS model, showing much larger total losses compared to FEMA's preliminary assessment. The incorporation of spatially-distributed pluvial hazards into flood risk analysis is crucial for identifying high-risk areas and improving loss estimation methods.
Article
Ecology
V. H. Hewageegana, M. V. Bilskie, C. B. Woodson, B. P. Bledsoe
Summary: This study investigates the flood mitigation capabilities of coastal wetlands by simulating wetland features and storm characteristics. The results show that the tidal channel area and storm scales have non-linear effects on peak water level attenuation. A multivariate scaling relationship is proposed to integrate the combined impacts of wetland geometry and storm scales on water level attenuation.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Giovanna Nordio, Ryan Frederiks, Mary Hingst, Joel Carr, Matt Kirwan, Keryn Gedan, Holly Michael, Sergio Fagherazzi
Summary: Recent studies have mostly focused on the impact of large tropical cyclones on shorelines, disregarding the effects of less intense but more frequent events. This study analyzes the influence of offshore tropical storm Melissa on groundwater along the North America Atlantic coast. The findings show that Melissa led to a significant increase in groundwater level and specific conductivity, with a longer recovery time for conductivity. The study suggests that the increasing frequency of moderate storms will have a significant ecological impact on vegetated shorelines.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Karine Bastos Leal, Luis Eduardo de Souza Robaina, Andre de Souza De Lima
Summary: This study presents the status of global scientific research on the correlation between climate change and the impact of storm surges on coastal erosion and flooding. Through bibliometric analysis, the study reveals an exponential growth in research on this topic, with authors from the USA and the United Kingdom being the most prolific. The most represented journals include the Journal of Coastal Research, Climatic Change, and Natural Hazards. However, the study also identifies a lack of standardization in keyword selection.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Scott A. Stephens, Wenyan Wu
Summary: The study assesses the dependence between extreme skew-surge and extreme rainfall, as well as extreme skew-surge and extreme river-flow in New Zealand. The results show a significant but not strong correlation between these variables. Weather types play a crucial role in driving regional patterns of dependence.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. Hinkel, L. Feyen, M. Hemer, G. Le Cozannet, D. Lincke, M. Marcos, L. Mentaschi, J. L. Merkens, H. de Moel, S. Muis, R. J. Nicholls, A. T. Vafeidis, R. S. W. van de Wal, M. I. Vousdoukas, T. Wahl, P. J. Ward, C. Wolff
Summary: This study provides a comparative assessment of uncertainties and biases in global to world-regional scale assessments of coastal flood risks, identifying human adaptation as the largest bias contributing to potential overestimation of coastal flood risk in 2100. Even with adaptation considered, uncertainties in how societies will respond to sea-level rise dominate all other uncertainties. Quantified global uncertainties include socio-economic development, digital elevation data, ice sheet models, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marvin Lorenz, Arne Arns, Ulf Graewe
Summary: Coastal lagoons can attenuate extreme water levels compared to the open sea, but their protective property is expected to decrease due to sea-level rise. This study investigates the non-linear interactions between tides, storm surges, freshwater fluxes, and sea-level rise in idealized lagoons. The results show that maximum water levels inside lagoons can rise faster than sea-level rise due to non-linear attenuation changes, while for strongly choked lagoons, the maximum water levels rise slower than sea-level rise.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Quan Van Dau, Xiuquan Wang, Mohammad Aminur Rahman Shah, Pelin Kinay, Sana Basheer
Summary: This research examines the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI). Through the use of remote sensing techniques and analysis of different climate scenarios, the study identifies changes in ecosystems and assesses the effects of coastal flooding and storm surge. The findings suggest a decrease in various ecosystems, with the saline marsh ecosystem experiencing the most significant reduction. In extreme scenarios, PEI's ecosystems would be greatly affected.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Megan M. Miller, Manoochehr Shirzaei
Summary: Using VLM and SLR projections, a study quantifies flood risks in Texas and predicts that by 2100, a portion of the land will subside below sea level. Subsidence increases the inundation area, ultimately resulting in a 39% extension of the affected total area.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yuyu Ma, Yajie Wu, Zhuxiao Shao, Tonggang Cao, Bingchen Liang
Summary: This study developed an integrally-coupled tide-surge wave model to simulate storm tides and waves in the coastal area of Qingdao. The results showed that sea level rise and typhoon intensification had significant impacts on tides within Jiaozhou Bay, with a greater effect during the flood and ebb period. The study also revealed that the effects of sea level rise and typhoon intensification on storm tides and waves varied and were different in Jiaozhou Bay and along the open coast. Therefore, using a coupled model is crucial for estimating the potential maximum risk of storm surges and waves in the coastal area of Qingdao.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fatemeh Izaditame, Matthew G. Siebecker, Donald L. Sparks
Summary: This study investigated the impact of sea-level rise-induced flooding on the release of arsenic and selected hazardous chemicals in contaminated sediments, finding that the dissolved concentrations of pollutants remain high even after flooding.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wonhyun Lee, Alexander Y. Sun, Bridget R. Scanlon, Clint Dawson
Summary: This study aims to better quantify the impacts of compound flooding and assess the relative contributions of storm surge, pluvial flooding, and fluvial flooding using Hurricane Harvey as a case study. The results show that pluvial flooding caused by widespread heavy rainfall dominated the flooding during Harvey, accounting for a significant portion of the total flooding. The nonlinear effects of compound flooding were found to be greater than the sum of individual components.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Karine Bastos Leal, Luis Eduardo de Souza Robaina, Thales Sehn Korting, Joao Luiz Nicolodi, Julia Dasso da Costa, Vitoria Goncalves Souza
Summary: The increase in natural disaster frequency, intensified by climate change, poses a significant threat to coastal systems worldwide. This study aims to identify and map coastal natural disasters in the coastal zone of Santa Catarina, Brazil, between 1998 and 2020. The results show that the north, central-north, and central sectors of Santa Catarina have experienced more coastal disasters, with the period between 2010 and 2020 being the most impactful.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tal Ezer
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple flood prediction method for Norfolk, VA, a city at risk of increased flooding. It estimates the probability of future flooding by extending observed water levels and simulating tides and storm surges. The results show a projected increase in flooding over time, particularly under higher sea level rise projections.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Myrta Castellino, Monica Moroni, Cosmo Cimorelli, Marcello Di Risio, Paolo De Girolamo
Summary: The paper introduces an innovative technical solution to protect the riverbed downstream of stilling basins using artificial Antifer blocks, tackling the issue of scouring. Experimental findings show that regular placements of blocks behave more stable than irregular placements.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Aristodemo, Marcello Di Risio
Article
Engineering, Civil
D. Celli, D. Pasquali, P. Fischione, C. Di Nucci, M. Di Risio
Summary: This study aims to provide an experimental and numerical dataset of seabed pressure under rubble mound breakwaters with submerged berms. It was found that submerged berms play a role in attenuating seabed pressure under porous structures. New empirical formulations were proposed to predict seabed pressure variations under breakwaters with berms.
COASTAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Maria Francesca Bruno, Giulia Motta Zanin, Angela Barbanente, Leonardo Damiani
Summary: This paper presents an integrated model for coastal risk assessment, combining a traditional index-based model with stakeholder and policy maker engagement, using the Future Workshop method and Fuzzy-Cognitive Maps. The study highlights the importance of stakeholders' and policy makers' risk perception in coastal risk management and the relevance of integrating physical risk with social perception for more effective management under Integrated Coastal Zone Management principles.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Luigi Pratola, Antonio Rinaldi, Matteo Gianluca Molfetta, Maria Francesca Bruno, Davide Pasquali, Fabio Dentale, Michele Mossa
Summary: This study investigates the issue of sea wave reflection from coastal protection structures and proposes a new prediction method and formula based on experiments, which shows good accuracy when compared with existing formulas.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Editorial Material
Mechanics
Carmine Di Nucci, Daniele Celli, Piera Fischione, Davide Pasquali
Summary: This short note proposes a discrete approach based on the elementary scales for Fourier fluids in the liquid state, with the goal of removing the so-called Fourier paradox in classical continuum thermomechanics and highlighting some features on the elementary scales.
Review
Engineering, Marine
Piera Fischione, Davide Pasquali, Daniele Celli, Carmine Di Nucci, Marcello Di Risio
Summary: Beach drainage system is a soft engineering method aimed at countering shoreline retreat. By lowering the groundwater table, the system thickens the layer of dry sand and reduces the mobilization of sediment grains. However, the effectiveness of this system remains controversial.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Davide Pasquali, Antonello Bruschi, Iolanda Lisi, Marcello Di Risio
Summary: In recent decades, the world's population has been shifting towards coastal areas, making it crucial to define adaptation strategies for managing these areas. This study analyzes wave data to assess the variations in average and mild wave conditions and their impacts on sandy beach morphology and bathing water quality. The results indicate expected changes, with long-term wave climate showing a tendency towards intensification and a decrease in calm conditions.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Carmine di Nucci, Daniele Celli, Piera Fischione, Davide Pasquali
Summary: This brief note focuses on a simple fluid and examines the validity range of classical irreversible thermodynamics and extended irreversible thermodynamics in the linear non-equilibrium regime. The results show that classical irreversible thermodynamics fails to provide an adequate response when mechanical solicitations exceed limit values.
ARCHIVES OF THERMODYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Carmine Di Nucci, Daniele Celli, Davide Pasquali, Marcello Di Risio
Summary: Within the framework of Classical Continuum Thermomechanics, this paper investigates the unsteady isothermal flow of a simple isotropic linear viscous fluid in the liquid state and proposes a dimensionless procedure to describe the transition from viscous to turbulent flow. The experimental results show that the turbulent bulk viscosity plays a predominant role in energy dissipation processes.
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Carmine Di Nucci, Daniele Celli
Summary: This theoretical paper focuses on single-phase fluid flow through a granular porous medium, specifically in the saturated, deformable, homogeneous porous medium under Darcy flow regime. It highlights discrete aspects of flow model, revisits governing equations, thermodynamic state functions, and presents the Darcy paradox, providing important insights into the flow of viscous fluids in porous media.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Michele Mossa, Elvira Armenio, Mouldi Ben Meftah, Maria Francesca Bruno, Diana De Padova, Francesca De Serio
Summary: The Coastal Engineering Laboratory of DICATECh at the Polytechnic University of Bari in Italy conducts place-based research in the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo of Taranto, providing data on hydrodynamics and water quality measurements in a complex marine ecosystem. The presence of a naval base, the largest steel mill in Europe, and an oil refinery makes this coastal system highly vulnerable. Two fixed stations have been installed to collect data on various parameters such as wind speed, temperature, salinity, currents, and waves, which are used to deepen understanding of the basin's hydrodynamic structures and characteristics.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Canjun Yang, Dingze Wu, Puzhe Zhou, Shuyang Ma, Rui Zhou, Xin Zhang, Yang Zhang, Qingchao Xia, Zeliang Wu
Summary: The Argo Global Ocean Observing Network is the preeminent ocean observation network worldwide, but its buoys fail to complete long-term observations in designated sea areas due to their lack of lateral movement. To solve this problem, a portable underwater profiler (PUP) that combines buoy and underwater glider functionalities was developed. The PUP is lightweight, allows for rapid deployment, and enables continuous observation.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Knut Andreas Kvale, Bernt Leira, Ole Oiseth
Summary: As future floating bridges become longer, the chance of encountering significant inhomogeneous wave conditions increases. This paper presents an approach to model these conditions using generalized harmonic decomposition and applies it to a conceptual floating bridge model in Norway. The paper focuses on frequency-domain simulation and highlights the importance of considering the coherency in swell sea conditions.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2024)