Quantifying coastal inundation vulnerability of Turkey to sea-level rise |
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Authors: | Ali C. Demirkesen Fatih Evrendilek Suha Berberoglu |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, Nigde University, Nigde, Turkey;(2) Department of Landscape Architecture, Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya-Hatay, Turkey;(3) Department of Landscape Architecture, Cukurova University, Balcali-Adana, Turkey |
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Abstract: | The vulnerability of low-lying coastal areas in Turkey to inundation was quantified based on the sea-level rise scenarios of 1, 2, and 3 m by 2205. Through digital elevation model (DEM) acquired by the shuttle radar topography mission (SRTM), the extent and distribution of the high to low-risk coastal plains were identified. The spatio-temporal analysis revealed the inundated coastal areas of 545, 1,286, and 2,125 km2 at average rates of 5, 10, and 15 mm yr−1 for 200 years, respectively. This is equivalent to minimum and maximum land losses by 2205 of 0.1–0.3% of the total area and of 1.3–5.2% of the coastal areas with elevations of less than 100 m in the country, respectively. This study provides an initial assessment of vulnerability to sea-level rise to help decision-makers, and other concerned stakeholders to develop appropriate public policies and land-use planning measures. |
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Keywords: | Coastal vulnerability Inundation Global climate change Sea-level rise Turkey |
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