What Are The Potential Impacts For Californias Coastline?
With climate changes, recreational facilities and developed coastlines will also be more vulnerable to hurricanes, storm surges, flooding increases. Increasing population growth in coastal areas is a reason for further concern, since these areas could be more vulnerable to climate change impacts. Impacts of expected sea level rise and increased storm surges are numerous. Beachfront homes and harbors as well as wetlands may flood. Sewage systems may be overwhelmed by storm runoff and high tides. Coastal airports are vulnerable to flooding (San Francisco, Oakland and Santa Barbara). Jetties and seawalls may have to be raised and strengthened to protect harbors which are used for shipping, recreation, and tourism.
