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Author : Davies, M.H.; Thompson, B.; and Lamont, G.
Date : 2005.
Title : Storm surges and engineering response: Prince Edward Island.
Publication : Proceedings of the 12th Canadian Coastal Conference. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. November 6-9, 2005.
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Abstract
Ongoing erosion along the Prince Edward Island shoreline is a well-documented and chronic problem. Storm surge and wave-driven erosion are key factors in coastal hazards, however, there are no operational water level gauges nor wave measurement buoys anywhere near the north or east shores. The storm events of late 2004 and early 2005 rank as some of the most severe events to have occurred during the past 50 years and have caused substantial coastal damage along the northern and eastern shores of Prince Edward Island. This paper reviews the statistics of the surge events associated with these storms and examines the climatology of the storms and the resulting damage to shorelines and coastal structures. These are examined within the perspective of an eroding shoreline exposed to long-term relative sea level rise. In response to these events, the PEI Department of Transportation and Public Works is undertaking remedial measures at both Panmure Island and Basin Head. This paper reviews the engineering design of these remedial works and discusses the coastal engineering design process in light of these recent events.
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