The Triple Whammy Flood Problem
from Weather Geeks
Guest: Dr. Matt Bilskie, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia A lot of our Weather Geeks listeners will remember the classic game show, “Press Your Luck” and living in a city along the Gulf or Atlantic coastlines is a lot like playing it! Every single hurricane season, you are hoping that you can make it across the board without hitting a Whammy. But sometimes, Mother Nature isn’t so kind and she could hit you with the Triple Whammy from a landfalling hurricane, which is scientifically called compound flooding! What is that and how can we mitigate against it? Our guest today Dr. Matt Bilskie has been working on methods to better assess this threat so your family and property can be safe and you don’t have to continue pressing your luck… Chapters 00:00 Living on the Coast: Playing Press Your Luck 06:55 The Hazards of Water in Hurricanes 07:02 Understanding Compound Flooding 19:42 Mitigating Compound Flooding with Nature-Based Solutions 25:27 Future Floods and Climate Change
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Dr. Matt Bilskie discusses compound flooding, which occurs when multiple flooding sources combine during a storm, such as storm surge, riverine flooding, and heavy rainfall. He explains the hazards associated with each component and how they can interact to increase flooding. Dr. Bilskie emphasizes the importance of understanding and mitigating compound flooding to protect coastal communities. He also discusses his research on coastal resiliency, including the use of computational models and field observations to simulate and study storm surge, tides, and waves. Dr. Bilskie highlights the significance of nature-based solutions, such as barrier islands and wetlands, in reducing flooding and protecting coastal ecosystems. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between researchers, stakeholders, and decision-makers to implement effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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