Coastal flood Hazard level: High ?

Coastal floods occur when low-lying coastal land is temporarily submerged by seawater, driven by extreme events such as storm surges, high tides, or wave action. This happens when the natural or built barriers separating the sea from the land are overcome, allowing seawater to inundate areas that are normally dry. The severity and frequency of this hazard are shaped by coastal topography, sea level, tidal patterns, and the intensity of marine and atmospheric forcing.

In the area you have selected (Ecuador) coastal flood hazard is classified as high according to the information that is currently available. This means that potentially-damaging coastal floods are likely to occur, with approximately 10% chance per year (about 65% chance in the next 10 years). Based on this information, the impact of coastal flood must be considered in different phases of the project for any activities located near the coast. Risk studies, project planning decisions, project design, and construction methods must take into account the level of coastal flood hazard. Further detailed information should be obtained to adequately account for the level of hazard.

For hazard management recommendations, see documentation.