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Vulnerability Analysis of the Venetian Littoral and Adopted Mitigation Strategy
- Source :
- Water, Vol 10, Iss 8, p 984 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2018.
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Abstract
- This paper discusses the key aspects of the recent Coastal Plan of the Veneto Region (IT). Its aim is to propose a single mitigation strategy for coastal erosion that is valid for the whole Veneto Region, and possibly elsewhere, as well as a method to assign a priority level to any action. The suggested mitigation action against erosion depends on urbanization level, beach width, as well as cross-shore and long-shore sediment transport. The criterion used to give a priority level to mitigation actions is based on a vulnerability index that takes into account erosive tendency, existing coastal flooding hazards, coast value, environmental relevance, tourist pressure, urbanization level, the presence of production activities, and cultural heritage. A sample case featuring the littoral of Rosolina is also provided and includes a site description, the sediment budget, critical issues and possible mitigation measures.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20734441
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Water
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.4023d6fbb45e4af5a6d252734bc413aa
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/w10080984