The following fact sheets have been developed to accompany Preparing for coastal change: A summary of coastal hazards and climate change guidance for local government, and provide further information on elements of coastal processes.
The following fact sheets have been developed to accompany Preparing for coastal change: A summary of coastal hazards and climate change guidance for local government, and provide further information on elements of coastal processes.
| Fact sheet | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal erosion [PDF, 390 KB] | Information on coastal erosion, which will be affected by climate change and sea-level rise. |
| 2 | Coastal flooding due to storms [PDF, 469 KB] | An outline of the process of coastal flooding caused by storms, a hazard that will be affected by climate change and sea-level rise. |
| 3 | Components of coastal sea level [PDF, 268 KB] | An outline of the components which make up sea level at the coast. |
| 4 | Tides around New Zealand [PDF, 341 KB] | Information about tides around New Zealand, and how they influence sea level. |
| 5 | Storm surge [PDF, 380 KB] | An outline of the processes that create storm surge, which can contribute to flooding at the coast. |
| 6 | Waves [PDF, 297KB] | Information on waves around New Zealand. |
| 7 | Sea-level rise [PDF, 288 KB] | Information on sea-level rise: what has happened so far, and what may happen in the future. |