Surge and Flooding in Coastal Areas Due to Natural Hazards, Sediment Transport and Structural Damage

Explore a comprehensive lecture on coastal vulnerabilities to natural hazards, focusing on surge inundation, flooding, sediment transport, and structural damage. Delve into the specific challenges faced by industrial regions like the Port of Houston and residential coastal areas. Examine the application of various modeling tools, including Delft3D-FLOW, SWAT, and FUNWAVE, in addressing these issues. Gain insights from post-disaster surveys and learn about the potential impact of local geography in mitigating or amplifying the effects of natural hazards on coastal communities. Presented by Dr. James M. Kaihatu, Professor of Environmental, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering at Texas A&M University, this hour-long talk provides a comprehensive overview of coastal hazard assessment and management strategies.