The coastal plain is a dynamic area from a geological, hydrological and bio-eological point of view. Although this area is very useful in various sectors, this area is also vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic hazards. Among others, systemic impacts of the land use changes and waste water from various human activities in coastal and upstream areas. Various natural processes and anthropogenic substances caused sedimentation, accretion, enrichment, hypoxia, anoxia, and metal contamination. To ensure the continuity of existing infrastructure, it is necessary to discover natural and/or anthropogenic hazards through retrospective studies, so this research was conducted to describe the development and/or changes of coastal areas using foraminifera as a proxies.
Author(s) Details:
Rositasari
Research Center for Oceanography-National Research and Innovation Agency Jl, Pasir Putih I, Ancol Timur, Jakarta Utara, 1440, Indonesia.
Recent global research developments in Dynamic Coastal Plains: Assessing Development and Hazards Using Foraminifera Proxies
1. Coastal Dynamic and Evolution: Case Studies from Different Sites around the World [1]:
- This special issue in the journal Water delves into geomorphological studies on coastal dynamics and evolution.
- Researchers investigate the combined effects of natural factors and human pressures on coastal areas.
- Key topics covered in the 14 papers include:
- Shoreline characterization, dynamic, and evaluation
- Coastal hazard evaluation and impact assessment of marine events
- Relevance of sediment collection and analysis for beach nourishment
- Case studies from various locations, including Russia, Italy, California (USA), Morocco, Spain, Indonesia, Ireland, and Colombia, provide a comprehensive overview of coastal settings and methodological approaches.
2. Spatio-Temporal Land-Use/Land-Cover Change Dynamics in Coastal Plains [2]:
- Understanding land-use evolution trends in coastal plains is crucial for disaster mitigation and appropriate land-use planning.
- Researchers analyze changes in land use and cover over time, identifying ecological vulnerabilities and potential disaster risks.
3. Physical Characteristics of the Nile Delta’s Coastal Plain [3]:
- Coastal and hydrodynamic processes shape various landforms in the Nile Delta’s coastal zone.
- These processes include the formation of sand beaches, coastal plains, salt marshes, wetlands, and water bodies.
- However, natural coastal processes also lead to catastrophic erosion in this region.
References
1. Rizzo A, Anfuso G. Coastal Dynamic and Evolution: Case Studies from Different Sites around the World. Water. 2020; 12(10):2829. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12102829
2. Zhao Y, An R, Xiong N, Ou D, Jiang C. Spatio-Temporal Land-Use/Land-Cover Change Dynamics in Coastal Plains in Hangzhou Bay Area, China from 2009 to 2020 Using Google Earth Engine. Land. 2021; 10(11):1149. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10111149
3. Darwish, K.S. (2023). Physical Characteristics of the Nile Delta’s Coastal Plain. In: Hazard Modeling and Assessment of the Nile Delta Coast. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44324-4_2
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