The original national coastal vulnerability index (CVI) assessment was motivated by expected accelerated sea-level rise (SLR) and the uncertainty in the response of the coastline to SLR. This research was conducted between 1999 and 2001, and is currently being updated using new data sources and methodology. This original study was part of the National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards project.
The objectives of the national CVI assessment are to highlight areas where coastal change as a result of coastal hazards and exposure may be most likely to occur in the coming decade, and to provide a quantitative tool to assist in managing resources. Coastal hazards include erosion, storms, flooding, and SLR. Coastal Exposure is characterized by flood frequency, tidal regime, landcover, and waves. Please check back for updated CVI products.
Following the completion of the national CVI assessment in 2001, the USGS partnered with the National Park Service (NPS) to conduct higher resolution, park specific CVI assessments within 22 coastal park units. For more information on the NPS-CVI study visit: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/whcmsc/science/relative-coastal-vulnerability-assessment-national-park-units-sea-level-rise
Below are research tasks and science projects associated with this project.
National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards
Long-Term Coastal Change
Relative Coastal Vulnerability Assessment of National Park Units to Sea-Level Rise
- Overview
The original national coastal vulnerability index (CVI) assessment was motivated by expected accelerated sea-level rise (SLR) and the uncertainty in the response of the coastline to SLR. This research was conducted between 1999 and 2001, and is currently being updated using new data sources and methodology. This original study was part of the National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards project.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.National assessment of coastal vulnerability of sea-level rise: U.S. Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico coasts. (Public domain.) The objectives of the national CVI assessment are to highlight areas where coastal change as a result of coastal hazards and exposure may be most likely to occur in the coming decade, and to provide a quantitative tool to assist in managing resources. Coastal hazards include erosion, storms, flooding, and SLR. Coastal Exposure is characterized by flood frequency, tidal regime, landcover, and waves. Please check back for updated CVI products.
Following the completion of the national CVI assessment in 2001, the USGS partnered with the National Park Service (NPS) to conduct higher resolution, park specific CVI assessments within 22 coastal park units. For more information on the NPS-CVI study visit: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/whcmsc/science/relative-coastal-vulnerability-assessment-national-park-units-sea-level-rise
- Science
Below are research tasks and science projects associated with this project.
National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards
Research to identify areas that are most vulnerable to coastal change hazards including beach and dune erosion, long-term shoreline change, and sea-level rise.ByNatural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane SandyLong-Term Coastal Change
Goals of this task include developing and improving coastal-change assessments and supporting long-term planning and decision making to ensure sustainable coastal economies, infrastructure, and ecosystems.Relative Coastal Vulnerability Assessment of National Park Units to Sea-Level Rise
The National Park Service (NPS) is responsible for managing nearly 12,000 km (7,500 miles) of shoreline along oceans and lakes. In 2001 the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the NPS Geologic Resources Division, began conducting hazard assessments of future sea-level change by creating maps to assist NPS in managing its valuable resources. This website contains results of the... - Publications