GI_Forum 2016, Volume 4, Issue 1 Journal for Geographic Information Science
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BANK AUSTRIA CREDITANSTALT, WIEN (IBAN AT04 1100 0006 2280 0100, BIC BKAUATWW), DEUTSCHE BANK MÜNCHEN (IBAN DE16 7007 0024 0238 8270 00, BIC DEUTDEDBMUC)
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GI_Forum 2016, Volume 4, Issue 1 Journal for Geographic Information Science
ISSN 2308-1708 Online Edition ISBN 978-3-7001-7988-7 Online Edition
Lucile Etienne
S. 141 - 148 doi:10.1553/giscience2016_01_s141 Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften
Abstract: The Kerkennah archipelago is composed of low islands where the lithology is fragile. The coasts are also threatened by the rise in sea level (+17cm between 1946 and 2006) due to the subsidence in the north of the Gabes gulf and the increase of sea water temperatures. Tunisian society has changed in the last 50 years with, inter alia, a rise in the standard of living and the possibility of building houses and villas along the coast. In the Kerkennah archipelago, this has led to recent urbanization along the coastline. In this very fine-scaled example, we aim to assess the vulnerability linked with this socio-ecosystem that combines human and natural factors. We also take into account the spatial (and temporal) dynamic associated with the longshore drift. Our results show that (i) the spatial dynamic is a critical factor that needs consideration, and (ii) the assessment process requires excellent knowledge of the area being studied. Finally, we conclude that in the context of the development of systemic studies, both the territories themselves and the relations between the different areas that compose a territory must be studied as factors of vulnerability. Keywords: Kerkennah, vulnerability assessment, coastline dynamics Published Online: 2016/06/29 08:18:09 Object Identifier: 0xc1aa5576 0x0033ff00 Rights:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
GI_Forum publishes high quality original research across the transdisciplinary field of Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The journal provides a platform for dialogue among GI-Scientists and educators, technologists and critical thinkers in an ongoing effort to advance the field and ultimately contribute to the creation of an informed GISociety. Submissions concentrate on innovation in education, science, methodology and technologies in the spatial domain and their role towards a more just, ethical and sustainable science and society. GI_Forum implements the policy of open access publication after a double-blind peer review process through a highly international team of seasoned scientists for quality assurance. Special emphasis is put on actively supporting young scientists through formative reviews of their submissions. Only English language contributions are published.
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Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
A-1011 Wien, Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2
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