Responding to Changes in Sea Level

Over the last 100 years, sea level has risen approximately 12 centimeters and is expected to continue rising at an even faster rate. This situation has serious implications for human activity along our coasts. In this book, geological and coastal engineering experts examine recent sea level trends and project changes over the next 100 years, anticipating shoreline response to changing sea level and the consequences for coastal development and uses. Scenarios for future sea level rise and several case studies are presented.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Relative Mean Sea Level2 Assessment of Changes in Relative Mean Sea Level3 Relative Sea Level Rise Effects and Responses4 Affected Hydrodynamic Processes5 Effects of Sea Level Rise in the Coastal Zone6 Alternative Responses7 Assessment of Response Strategies for Specific Facilities and Systems8 Decisions for the Future9 Conclusions and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Summary of Committee ExpertiseAppendix B: AcknowledgmentsIndex