Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
5.3
2.4
Journals
Geosciences
Special Issues
Shoreline Dynamics and Beach Erosion, 2nd Edition
share announcement

Shoreline Dynamics and Beach Erosion, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Geosciences (ISSN 2076-3263).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 14102

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Gianluigi Di Paola

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso CB, Italy
Interests: coastal Geomorphology; coastal evolution; beach erosion; beach monitoring; GIS analysis; coastal risk assessment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Prof. Dr. Germán Rodríguez

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Physics, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Interests: coastal hydrodynamics; wind and wave climate; environmental data analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Prof. Dr. Carmen M. Rosskopf

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso CB, Italy
Interests: coastal geomorphology; cartography; historical shoreline change; short-mid term shoreline evolution; drivers of beach erosion
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Starting from the success of the first volume, we want to propose a second edition of the Special Issue on “Shoreline Dynamics and Beach Erosion” （https://www.mdpi.com/journal/geosciences/special_issues/Beach_Erosion）. In it, we expect to collect a set of contributions providing new experimental results and methodological approaches on “shoreline dynamics” and “beach erosion”, general themes that leave ample room for in-depth analyses of various types. In fact, based on the specific purposes and geographic/climate context, the investigation of a coastal system can lead to facing a number of questions and objectives. Therefore, we would like to invite you to submit articles on your research or case studies regarding the following topics:

  • Beach characterization and related suitable approaches/methods;
  • Reconstruction of shoreline changes, recent trends and future scenarios;
  • Hydrometeorological extreme events and their impact on coastal morphology;
  • Assessment of causal factors of coastal erosion (from climate to anthropogenic drivers);
  • Beach erosion vs. anthropization and defenses of the coast;
  • Geological, physical, and engineering-based approaches for beach erosion remediation and coastal risk assessment.

In addition to studies based on classical geomorphological methods and analyses, contributions that include the use of modern technologies (such as GPS, drones, digital photogrammetry, etc.) and GIS analysis are particularly welcome.

Dr. Gianluigi Di Paola
Prof. Dr. Germán Rodríguez
Prof. Dr. Carmen M. Rosskopf
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Geosciences is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • morphosedimentological characterization
  • coastal system analysis and modeling
  • hydrometeorological extremes
  • sea-level rise
  • coastal hydrodynamics
  • beach erosion drivers
  • coastal susceptibility and risk
  • coastal dune and beach management
  • coastline defense and anthropization

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.

Published Papers (3 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

Jump to: Review

25 pages, 13366 KiB  
Article
Examining the Hydro-Climatic Drivers of Lagoon Breaching and Healing in a Deltaic Barrier
by Juan Felipe Gómez, Eva Kwoll, Ian J. Walker and Andrés F. Orejarena
Geosciences 2023, 13(4), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13040118 - 15 Apr 2023
Cited by 1 | Viewed by 2595
Abstract
As sea-level rise (SLR) and human-made interventions affect coastal currents and sediment transport, coastal barriers have become more vulnerable to the effect of storms, hurricanes, and climate variability. The response of each barrier is unique and depends on wave regime, coastline orientation, weather [...] Read more.
As sea-level rise (SLR) and human-made interventions affect coastal currents and sediment transport, coastal barriers have become more vulnerable to the effect of storms, hurricanes, and climate variability. The response of each barrier is unique and depends on wave regime, coastline orientation, weather conditions, bathymetry, and type of human-made interventions, among other factors. In the Magdalena River deltaic barrier, located on the Colombian Caribbean coast, coastal erosion has caused the loss of hundreds of square kilometers of critical ecosystems, such as wetlands and lagoons, since the 1960s. This work aims to analyze the short-term drivers behind the observed loss of lagoons, particularly the drivers of lagoon breaching events and subsequent healing along the deltaic barrier. Lagoon breaching events and healings were detected using satellite imagery, and the timing of these events was related to prior local atmospheric, oceanographic, and fluvial conditions. The findings reveal that the dynamics of the lagoons are driven by extreme river discharges and energetic wave conditions associated with storms or hurricanes. Healing is driven by the sediment supplied by littoral currents and average waves punctuated by energetic events. The cumulative effect of breaching and healing has resulted in a deltaic barrier that has rolled over the lagoons, reducing their size over time. These findings provide a better understanding of the forces of coastal retreat and will help inform future management decisions of the coastal zone. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Shoreline Dynamics and Beach Erosion, 2nd Edition)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Review

Jump to: Research

21 pages, 5996 KiB  
Review
Shoreline Change and Coastal Erosion in West Africa: A Systematic Review of Research Progress and Policy Recommendation
by Johnson Ankrah, Ana Monteiro and Helena Madureira
Geosciences 2023, 13(2), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13020059 - 17 Feb 2023
Cited by 16 | Viewed by 7176
Abstract
Shoreline change and coastal erosion resulting from natural events such as sea level rise and negative anthropogenic activities continue to be problems in many of the world’s coastal regions. Many coastal socio-ecological systems have become vulnerable as a result, especially in developing countries [...] Read more.
Shoreline change and coastal erosion resulting from natural events such as sea level rise and negative anthropogenic activities continue to be problems in many of the world’s coastal regions. Many coastal socio-ecological systems have become vulnerable as a result, especially in developing countries with less adaptive capacity. We utilized the systematic method to understand the research progress and policy recommendations on shoreline change and coastal erosion in West Africa. A total of 113 documents were retrieved from Scopus and the Web of Sciences databases, and 43 documents were eligible following established criteria. It was revealed that research on shoreline change and coastal erosion has progressed substantially since 1998, with most research studies originating from the Ghanaian territory. Again, most of the shoreline change and erosion problems in West Africa result from natural events such as sea level rise. However, there was evidence of anthropogenic influences such as sand mining, dam construction, and human encroachment causing shoreline change and erosion in the region. Research in the region has also progressed in terms of methodological approaches. Since 2004, researchers have utilized remote sensing and GIS techniques to source and analyze shoreline change and erosion. However, a combination of remote sensing and field observation approaches is required to clearly depict the erosion problems and aid policy direction. The overall call to action regarding policy recommendations revolves around improving coastal adaptation measures and the resilience of communities, instituting proper coastal zone management plans, and improving shoreline change and coastal erosion research. To protect lives and property, policymakers in the region need to set up good coastal zone management plans, strengthen adaptation measures, and make coastal communities more resistant to possible risks. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Shoreline Dynamics and Beach Erosion, 2nd Edition)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

11 pages, 2590 KiB  
Review
Shoreline Change Analysis along Rivers and Deltas: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis of the Shoreline Study Literature from 2000 to 2021
by Munshi Khaledur Rahman, Thomas W. Crawford and Md Sariful Islam
Geosciences 2022, 12(11), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences12110410 - 8 Nov 2022
Cited by 11 | Viewed by 2864
Abstract
Globally, coastal zones, rivers and riverine areas, and deltas carry enormous values for ecosystems, socio-economic, and environmental perspectives. These often highly populated areas are generally significantly different from interior hinterlands in terms of population density, economic activities, and geophysical and ecological processes. Geospatial [...] Read more.
Globally, coastal zones, rivers and riverine areas, and deltas carry enormous values for ecosystems, socio-economic, and environmental perspectives. These often highly populated areas are generally significantly different from interior hinterlands in terms of population density, economic activities, and geophysical and ecological processes. Geospatial technologies are widely used by scholars from multiple disciplines to understand the dynamic nature of shoreline changes globally. In this paper, we conduct a systematic literature review to identify and interpret research patterns and themes related to shoreline change detection from 2000 to 2021. Two databases, Web of Science and Scopus, were used to identify articles that investigate shoreline change analysis using geospatial technique such as remote sensing and GIS analysis capabilities (e.g., the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS). Between the years 2000 and 2021, we initially found 1622 articles, which were inspected for suitability, leading to a final set of 905 articles for bibliometric analysis. For systematic analysis, we used Rayyan—a web-based platform used for screening literature. For bibliometric network analysis, we used the CiteSpace, Rayyan, and VOSviewer software. The findings of this study indicate that the majority of the literature originated in the USA, followed by India. Given the importance of protecting the communities living in the riverine areas, coastal zones, and delta regions, it is necessary to ask new research questions and apply cutting-edge tools and technology, such as machine learning approach and GeoAI, to fill the research gaps on shoreline change analysis. Such approaches could include, but are not limited to, centimeter level accuracy with high-resolution satellite imagery, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and point cloud data for both local and global level shoreline change and analysis. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Shoreline Dynamics and Beach Erosion, 2nd Edition)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-3
Back to TopTop