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16 Jul 2024
Research article |
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Global application of a regional frequency analysis to extreme sea levels
Thomas P. Collings
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Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
Niall D. Quinn
Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
Ivan D. Haigh
Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UK
Joshua Green
Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UK
Izzy Probyn
Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
Hamish Wilkinson
Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
Sanne Muis
Deltares, Delft, the Netherlands
Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
William V. Sweet
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Paul D. Bates
Fathom, Floor 2, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1EJ, UK
School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1SS, UK
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Coastal areas are at risk of flooding from rising sea levels and extreme weather events. This study applies a new approach to estimating the likelihood of coastal flooding around the world. The method uses data from observations and computer models to create a detailed map of where these coastal floods might occur. The approach can predict flooding in areas for which there are few or no data available. The results can be used to help prepare for and prevent this type of flooding.
Coastal areas are at risk of flooding from rising sea levels and extreme weather events. This...
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