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Monitoring and Analysis of Coastal Hazard Risks
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Monitoring and Analysis of Coastal Hazard Risks

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Hazards".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 2567

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Han Soo Lee

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1. Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Hiroshima, Japan
2. Center for Planetary Health and Innovation Science (PHIS), The IDEC Institute, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Hiroshima, Japan
3. Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Hiroshima, Japan
Interests: coastal hazards; typhoons; climate change impacts on typhoons; storm surge; tsunamis; coastal floods
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Dear Colleagues,

Coastal hazards pose significant risks to communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems worldwide. Monitoring and analyzing these risks are essential for effective disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts. This Special Issue invites researchers, practitioners, and experts to contribute their research on the monitoring and analysis of coastal hazard risks to enhance our understanding and management of these critical threats.

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to the monitoring and analysis of coastal hazard risks, including (but not limited to) the following:

  • Typhoon, hurricane, and storm surge monitoring: Utilizing remote sensing data and modeling techniques to monitor hurricanes, tropical storms, and storm surge events along coastal regions.
  • Coastal flooding and erosion: Assessing coastal flooding and erosion risks using geospatial data, LiDAR, and numerical modeling to understand vulnerability and resilience.
  • Tsunami detection and early warning systems: Developing and evaluating tsunami detection systems and early warning mechanisms to mitigate the impacts of tsunamis on coastal communities.
  • Climate change adaptation: Studying the impacts of climate change on coastal hazard risks, including sea level rise, extreme weather events, and changing coastal dynamics.
  • Risk assessment and mapping: Conducting risk assessments and mapping exercises to identify high-risk areas, vulnerable populations, critical infrastructure, and natural habitats.
  • Integrated coastal hazard management: Implementing integrated approaches that combine monitoring, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to effectively manage coastal hazard risks.

Prof. Dr. Han Soo Lee
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • coastal hazards
  • typhoons, hurricanes, and storm surges
  • storm waves
  • coastal flooding and erosion
  • tsunamis
  • climate change
  • coastal zone management
  • coastal hazard risk assessment

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Coastal Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment in Cameroon
by Mesmin Tchindjang, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung and Casimir Kamgho
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13010065 - 2 Jan 2025
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The coast is the most dynamic part of the Earth’s surface due to its strategic position at the interface of the land and the sea. It is, therefore, exposed to hazards and specific risks because of the geography as well as the geological [...] Read more.
The coast is the most dynamic part of the Earth’s surface due to its strategic position at the interface of the land and the sea. It is, therefore, exposed to hazards and specific risks because of the geography as well as the geological and environmental characteristics of different countries. The coastal environment is essentially dynamic and evolving in time and space, marked by waves, tides, and seasons; moreover, it is subjected to many marine and continental processes (forcing). This succession of events significantly influences the frequency and severity of coastal hazards. The present paper aims at describing and characterizing the hazards and vulnerabilities on the Cameroonian coast. Cameroon possesses 400 km of coastline, which is exposed to various hazards. It is important to determine the probabilities of these hazards, the associated effects, and the related vulnerabilities. In this study, in this stable intraplate setting, the methodology used was diverse and combined techniques for the study of the shore and methods for the treatment of climatic data. Also, historical data were collected during field observations and from the CRED website for all the natural hazards recorded in Cameroon. In addition, documents on climate change were consulted. Remotely sensed data, combined with GIS tools, helped to determine and assess the associated risks. A critical grid combining a severity and frequency analysis was used to better understand these hazards and the coastal vulnerabilities of Cameroon. The results show that Cameroon’s coastal margins are subject to natural processes that cause shoreline changes, including inundation, erosion, and accretion. This study identified seven primary hazard types (earthquakes, volcanism, landslides, floods, erosion, sea level rise, and black tides) affecting the Cameroonian coastline, with the erosion rate exceeding 1.15 m/year at Cape Cameroon. Coastal populations are continuously threatened by these natural or man-induced hazards, and they are periodically subjected to catastrophic disasters such as floods and landslides, as experienced in Cameroon. In addition, despite the existence of the National Contingency Plan devised by the Directorate of Civil Protection, National Risk, and Climate Change Observatories, the implementation of disaster risk reduction and mitigation strategies is suboptimal. Full article
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A Predictive Analysis of Beach Susceptibility to Jellyfish Arrivals in Costa del Sol
by Ana de la Fuente Roselló, María Jesús Perles Roselló and Francisco José Cantarero Prados
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(12), 2316; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12122316 - 17 Dec 2024
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This study investigates the susceptibility of beaches to jellyfish arrivals, focusing on the summer seasons from 2015 to 2020. The objective was to develop a predictive model that identifies the characteristics of beaches prone to higher jellyfish presence. This research utilized data from [...] Read more.
This study investigates the susceptibility of beaches to jellyfish arrivals, focusing on the summer seasons from 2015 to 2020. The objective was to develop a predictive model that identifies the characteristics of beaches prone to higher jellyfish presence. This research utilized data from the Infomedusa application, with a focus on key structural and circumstantial variables, such as beach orientation, coastal currents, and morphology. Binomial logistic regression was applied to two models to assess the influence of these variables on jellyfish occurrence. The results showed that beaches oriented toward the east and south, with protection from natural or artificial barriers, and those with limited open sea exposure are more likely to experience jellyfish arrivals. Conversely, beaches facing southwest, with opposing currents and freshwater inflows, tend to have lower risks. Although the models’ predictive capacity was moderate, with a 76% validation rate against empirical data, they provided valuable insights for coastal management and risk prevention. The findings highlight the importance of beach-specific characteristics in forecasting jellyfish presence, contributing to more effective coastal protection strategies. Full article
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