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Drivers of coastal adaptation in South Carolina
Topics: Spatial Analysis & Modeling
, Coastal and Marine
, United States
Keywords: Coastal Adaptation; Coastal Risk; Coastal Management; South Carolina Session Type: Virtual Paper Abstract Day: Monday Session Start / End Time: 2/28/2022 03:40 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) - 2/28/2022 05:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) Room: Virtual 18
Authors:
Tess Doeffinger, University of Delaware
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Abstract
The United States’ coastal zone is susceptible to multiple hazards across a range of temporal and spatial scales. In response, an array of coastal adaptation responses are being employed throughout the United States. The aim of the research is to develop a fundamental understanding of what coastal adaptation measures are being employed in South Carolina and the main driving forces behind the investment in these adaptation measures. Since the objective is to elucidate factors that contribute the current level of adaptation, a diagnostic assessment is used to develop a comprehensive dataset of coastal management related indicators. The diagnostic assessment is grounded in a social-ecological framing and conducted at the US census tract level for the state of South Carolina. Spatial statistics are then utilized to conduct an exploratory analysis of potential driving factors leading to the current levels of adaptation. Preliminary results will be presented during the conference.