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Coastal sensitivity to sea-level rise : a focus on the mid-Atlantic Region /

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: ; 4.1. | Keillor Collection | Mittler CollectionPublication details: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Climate Change Science Program : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 2009Description: xvi, 298 p. : ill., maps, charts ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780160830860
  • 0160830869
Other title:
  • Focus on the mid-Atlantic Region
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Coastal sensitivity to sea level rise : a focus on the Mid-Atlantic RegionLOC classification:
  • QC981.8 C5 U5 SAP v. 4.1
Other classification:
  • S COAS.040.b.e.c.02 TitJ 2009 ASFPM
Online resources:
Contents:
Abstract -- Preface / motivation for reports -- Executive summary -- Part 1: The physical environment. Overview -- 1. Sea-Level rise and its effects on the coast -- 2. Coastal elevations -- 3. Ocean coasts -- 4. Coastal wetland sustainability -- 5. Vulnerable species: the effects of sea-level rise on coastal habitats -- Part II. Societal impacts and implications. Overview -- 6. Shore protection and retreat -- 7. Population, land use, and infrastructure -- 8. Public access -- 9. Coastal flooding, floodplains, and coastal zone management Issues -- Part III: Preparing for sea-level rise. Overview -- 10. Implications for decisions -- 11. Ongoing adaptation -- 12. Institutional barriers -- Part IV: National implications and a science strategy for moving forward. Overview -- 13. Implications of sea-level rise to the nation -- 14. A science strategy for improving the understanding of sea-level rise and its impacts on the U.S. coasts -- Appendix I : State and local information on vulnerable species and coastal policies -- Appendix 2 : Basic approaches for shoreline change projections -- Glossary -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Scientific names -- References.
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Government Publications ASFPM Library Mittler Collection S COAS.040.b.e.c.02 TitJ 2009 ASFPM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 000244
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"January 2009"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-298).

Abstract -- Preface / motivation for reports -- Executive summary -- Part 1: The physical environment. Overview -- 1. Sea-Level rise and its effects on the coast -- 2. Coastal elevations -- 3. Ocean coasts -- 4. Coastal wetland sustainability -- 5. Vulnerable species: the effects of sea-level rise on coastal habitats -- Part II. Societal impacts and implications. Overview -- 6. Shore protection and retreat -- 7. Population, land use, and infrastructure -- 8. Public access -- 9. Coastal flooding, floodplains, and coastal zone management Issues -- Part III: Preparing for sea-level rise. Overview -- 10. Implications for decisions -- 11. Ongoing adaptation -- 12. Institutional barriers -- Part IV: National implications and a science strategy for moving forward. Overview -- 13. Implications of sea-level rise to the nation -- 14. A science strategy for improving the understanding of sea-level rise and its impacts on the U.S. coasts -- Appendix I : State and local information on vulnerable species and coastal policies -- Appendix 2 : Basic approaches for shoreline change projections -- Glossary -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Scientific names -- References.

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