Coastal impacts
The Queensland coastline is a variable, dynamic and complex amalgam of natural systems and man-made features. Although a coastal lifestyle may seem idyllic, this complex and dynamic environment poses risks to coastal communities and habitats from hazards including storm tide inundation, coastal erosion, cyclones and storms. Climate change is expected to exacerbate these risks through rises in sea level, as well as potential changes in the behaviour of tropical cyclones and severe storms.
The Queensland Climate Change Centre of Excellence (QCCCE) is undertaking a range of coastal research projects to improve understanding of the impacts of climate change on the Queensland coast. These projects include:
- Improved Coastal Mapping
- Gulf of Carpentaria Storm Tide and Inundation Study
- Inundation modelling guideline for Australia
- Torres Strait tide gauging
- Storm Tide Inundation Monitoring Project (Pilot)
QCCCE operates an extensive network of monitoring stations across the Queensland coast and gathers data to support climate change research, analysis and planning. The following data are available through the Coastal Impacts Unit:
- Wave and tidal data collected from our network of tidal gauges.
- Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project
- Coastal Elevation Data
Last updated 22 June 2011