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Perceived risk versus actual risk to sea-level rise: a case study in Broward County, Florida
| Title: | Perceived risk versus actual risk to sea-level rise: a case study in Broward County, Florida. |
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| Name(s): |
Bolter, Keren P., author Hindle, Tobin, Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Department of Geosciences |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Created: | 2014 | |
| Date Issued: | 2014 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 219 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | Global climate change stressors downscale to specific local vulnerabilities, requiring customized adaptation strategies. Southeast Florida has a high likelihood of sealevel rise impact to due to the low-lying porous limestone geology. High risk is coupled with high exposure due to high-valued coastal properties, productive ecosystems, and dense populations. Coastal populations are particularly at risk due to erosion, inundation and storm surge, but interior populations are also susceptible to rising water tables and extended periods of inundation. All of these impacts are amplified by sea-level rise. Robust sea-level rise adaptation options require significant economic costs. If perceived risk does not adequately line up with actual risk, lack of funds and preparation will prevent implementation of the most effective strategies. | |
| Identifier: | FA00004268 (IID) | |
| Degree granted: | Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2014. | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
| Subject(s): |
Climatic changes -- Florida -- Broward County -- Case studies Coastal ecology -- Florida -- Broward County -- Case studies Coastal zone management -- Florida -- Broward County -- Case studies Hazardous geographic environments -- Florida -- Broward County -- Case studies Sea level -- Florida -- Broward County -- Case studies |
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| Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
| Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
| Links: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004268 | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004268 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author, with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
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| Host Institution: | FAU | |
| Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |
