Published January 10, 2025
| Version v1
LITTOSCOPE: estimating coastal flooding
- Creators
- Space Climate Observatory
Commercial application
The usage of this application might have some associated costs. You can check the vendor resources to learn more.
Description
The LITTOSCOPE tool identifies and evaluates the risks of coastal flooding caused by rising sea levels and extreme weather.
Maps Flood Risks:
- Predicts areas that could face permanent flooding (due to sea level rise) or temporary flooding (from storms and tides).
- Provides projections for specific years: 2030, 2050, 2070, and 2100.
Models Different Scenarios:
- Simulates three sea-level rise trends:
- Current trends observed since 1992.
- Optimistic projections (low rise with global ecological measures).
- Worst-case projections (high rise without ecological measures).
Estimates Impacts:
- Analyzes how flooding will affect people, economies, environments, and cultural heritage in the area.
- Provides a risk indicator that summarizes the level of danger for these factors.
Supports Decision-Making:
- Offers an interactive platform where users can view maps and explore 24 flooding scenarios.
- Helps local authorities plan and take actions to reduce risks and protect communities.
LITTOSCOPE uses advanced data and modeling to give a clear picture of future coastal flooding risks and helps authorities make informed, sustainable decisions.
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