Seawalls and Signage: How Beach Access Management Affects Rip Current Safety

Abstract

Rip currents are concentrated flows of water flowing out to sea faster than the surrounding waves. Recent research suggests that the beach going public is mostly unaware of how to identify, avoid, and escape rip currents. As a... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Chris Houser (University of Windsor)
  2. Sarah Trimble (Texas A&M University)

Topic Areas

Quantifying coastal hazards and disaster risk reduction , Regional and national case studies of effective collaboration and coastal management

Session

PS-1 » Poster Session and Reception (19:30 - Monday, 16th July, Bruneau Centre Atrium)