Urban dynamics and potential vulnerability of coastal urban areas to sea level rise in the southeastern Levantine Basin

Abdrabo, Mohamed; Abdelwahab, Rofida G.; Hassaan, Mahmoud A.

doi:10.1016/j.uclim.2022.101212

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“…The depth distribution of cesium-137 in the profile is dependent upon the disturbance of the soil post-fallout. In soils that have not been cultivated, there is an exponential decrease in the concentration of cesium-137 with depth, while in soils that have been cultivated, a uniform distribution occurs in the plow depth layer [20].…”

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Using 7Be and 137Cs for Assessing the Land Stability of Alexandria Region, Egypt

Saleh,

Ibrahim,

Hassaan

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This paper presents an assessment of land stability using fallout environmental radioisotopes 7Be and 137Cs. The measurement of both isotopes was carried out in samples of soil collected from twenty-five sites covering the studied region. At each site, the samples were taken from five consecutive vertical depth levels to show the vertical displacement or compactness of the soil column. The collected samples were carefully transferred for radioactivity measurement at Alexandria University’s Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. A high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometer utilizing high-purity germanium was employed for the measurements. Surface distribution of the radionuclides levels was used to show the studied lands’ stability over the short- and long-term based on the used radionuclides’ nuclear half-life. For short-term (months) stability, 7Be (half-life: 35.5 days) levels showed that about 73% of the area is very low in stability, while the areas that recorded low, moderate, and high stability are at 18%, 4%, and 5%, respectively. For long-term (years) stability, 137Cs (half-life: 30 years) levels showed that about 80% of the areas are very low in stability, while the remaining areas, predicted as 12.8%, 5.6%, and 1.6%, are low, moderate, and high stability, respectively. It is clear that the eastern side of Alexandria is suffering from soil erosion and subsidence; on the other hand, the western side is more stable. Consequently, due to the origin of the soil, the nature of soil geological formations, and the environmental prevailing conditions, Alexandria is found to be more vulnerable to the consequences of sea-level rise and climate change. Therefore, adequate strategic management, including mitigation measures and adaptation, should be planned and implemented.

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Using 7Be and 137Cs for Assessing the Land Stability of Alexandria Region, Egypt

Saleh,

Ibrahim,

Hassaan

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…Thus, the assessment of the spatiotemporal impacts of SLR is estimated more accurately [16]. In this regard, studies have been performed in many countries, including Jakarta [22], Indonesia [23], the United Arab Emirates [24], Egypt [25], Colombia [26], Guinea [8], China [27], Mexico [28], Greece [29], and India [30].…”

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Coastal Vulnerability Assessment of Thrace Peninsula: Implications for Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

Ozsahin,

Ozdes,

Ozturk

et al. 2023

Remote Sensing

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This study evaluates the susceptibility of the coastal regions on the Thrace Peninsula to sea-level rise (SLR) and the corresponding vulnerability to climate change. To achieve this, a high-resolution digital elevation model with a 5 m granularity was used to apply the Coastal Vulnerability Index, adjusted for region-specific coastal sensitivity factors. Various global mean sea-level rise scenarios were examined for the near-term (2020–2050), mid-term (2050–2100), and long-term (2100–2300) to assess the impact of SLR. The examination of the immediate consequences of SLR on coastal areas included the analysis of land cover characteristics in the near-term. Results indicate that the Thrace Peninsula is highly susceptible to natural and socio-economic hazards caused by SLR. The concentration of population and socio-economic activities in coastal regions is a primary contributing factor to this vulnerability. In addition, hydrodynamic models are used to enhance understanding of the effects of SLR. The study reveals limited preparedness for planned adaptations to SLR in the region. The data highlight the crucial necessity for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to collaborate in executing strategic interventions and proactive initiatives. Upholding the ecological, economic, and societal welfare of the Thrace Peninsula, as well as comparable areas, necessitates addressing both the vulnerability and resilience of immediate coastal regions.

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“…Zhang et al, 2022). Equipment losses generated by pitting corrosion have direct repercussions in the form of economic losses and many times in human losses and will undoubtedly increase with climate change, which will trigger a rise in the sea level in coastal areas (Abdrabo et al, 2022;Mehvar et al, 2018;Tansel & Zhang, 2022;. This effect of corrosion under immersion is also observed in geographical places where its inhabitants have to build their homes on the seashore, where the corrosion process is much more accelerated, as a last alternative, since they are in direct contact with the waves from the sea, undergoing a direct impact of sodium chloride in solution.…”

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Improvement of alkyd paints with NiO-ZrO2Y coatings on hot-rolled steel

Cano,

Romero,

Cubillos

2023

RMIQ

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Urban dynamics and potential vulnerability of coastal urban areas to sea level rise in the southeastern Levantine Basin

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

Using 7Be and 137Cs for Assessing the Land Stability of Alexandria Region, Egypt

Using 7Be and 137Cs for Assessing the Land Stability of Alexandria Region, Egypt

Coastal Vulnerability Assessment of Thrace Peninsula: Implications for Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

Improvement of alkyd paints with NiO-ZrO2Y coatings on hot-rolled steel

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