Sea-level Rise and Coastal Hazards
Many of CCCIA's research projects focus on the threat of sea level rise. We observe, model, and forecast the physical processes of waves and coastal flooding, and work closely with local stakeholders to understand how future changes in sea level will impact coastal infrastructure and communities.
Research Projects
Resilient Futures: Imperial Beach
Research efforts to support the City of Imperial Beach to better understand what conditions cause coastal and groundwater flooding hazards, provide enhanced flood forecasting and to develop data and science to better prepare the community for sea-level rise.
Lead: Dr. Mark Merrifield
Collaborators: Imperial Beach, San Diego State University (Dr Davani and Dr. Welsh), Copley Foundation, CDIP, Coastal Processes Group
Project website and flood forecasts: https://climateadapt.ucsd.edu/imperialbeach/
Resilient Futures: San Diego Bay
Ongoing observations and modeling research to enhance understanding of water level extremes, wave energy and potential flooding today and with increasing sea-level rise in San Diego Bay.
Lead: Dr. Mark Merrifield
Collaborators: Port of San Diego, San Diego Airport, San Diego Gas & Electric, U.S. Navy Base Coronado, U.S. Coast Guard, Coastal Processes Group
Coastal Hazards Trends in Southern California
A historic and current assessment of extreme water levels, flooding occurrences, and wave energy to improve predictive and forecasting of coastal hazards as sea levels rise.
Leads: Dr. Mark Merrifield, Laura Engeman
Collaborators: California Sea Grant, Southern California Edison, CDIP, Coastal Processes Group