CITIES & townsAMBIGUITYTIDESUNITED Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982)SHORELINESPia-García, F.; de Luis-Ruiz, J.M.; Castillo-López, E.; Pereda-García, R., and Pérez-lvarez, R., 2019. Demarcation of coastal municipalities in Spain. Journal of Coastal Research, 35(2),...
The research on urban climatic resilience in historical cities and towns is related to two independent, yet, interrelated fields. The first is urban climate, a research field that started in the early nineteenth century. Anthropogenic modification of the natural landscape has created distinct climate ...
Most of the region is sparsely populated, with the major population centers on the coast. Most of these towns and cities (e.g., Anchorage and Prince Rupert) occur at the ocean mouths of the large rivers. Most other towns and villages are small (<1000 inhabitants), often associated with ...
The Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI), originally developed by Gornitz42in 1990 with a quantitative scale from 1 to 5, has become one of the most widely accepted methodologies in coastal vulnerability studies. Since its development, researchers have adapted the model by modifying indicator parameters...
Three Moroccan Coastal Towns to Visit Discover Morocco's Hidden Treasures Sunsets are spectacular in coastal locations. Paragliding over the Atlantic, hiking nature reserves, birdwatching in a lagoon, and horseback riding along the coast are all options. Other activities include going on a fishing tri...
with its presence, arriving in droves to give birth in the balmy waters of Santa Catarina. Though whale watching by boat is prohibited in the state, there’s no need to worry—the species can be spotted from shore in Florianópolis, Praia do Rosa, and a wealth of other coastal towns. ...
existing literature, recent disaster events, and coastal site visits. Moreover, CCVI indices can serve as benchmarks for regional governments, helping them develop and implement strategies to mitigate coastal vulnerability and reduce the impacts of coastal disasters on towns, populations, and economies...
Located in Praiano, Italy,Casa Angelinais a quiet retreat from the busy nearby towns of the Amalfi Coast. The boutique hotel recently unveiled its newLive La Dolce Vita Package, allowing travelers to experience both Casa Angelina and its surroundings through arranged programming, centered around each...
Be it the warm sun and sand during the day or the cool sea breeze and breathtaking sunset in the evening, beaches are always mesmerizing. Coastal cities and towns have always been attracting tourists and travel enthusiasts. And it becomes a bonus if these cities have more to offer than just...
Starving polar bears are eating one another in the Arctic. Flowers are blooming too soon and die. The ice caps are melting so fast that rising water levels will threaten coastal towns along Florida within several decades. These are just a few examples of the terrible consequences of climate ch...