Demirkesen, Ali C.Evrendilek, FatihBerberoglu, Suha2019-08-012019-08-0120080167-6369https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-007-9746-7https://hdl.handle.net/11480/5270The vulnerability of low-lying coastal areas in Turkey to inundation was quantified based on the sea-level rise scenarios of 1, 2, and 3 m by 2205. Through digital elevation model (DEM) acquired by the shuttle radar topography mission (SRTM), the extent and distribution of the high to low-risk coastal plains were identified. The spatio-temporal analysis revealed the inundated coastal areas of 545, 1,286, and 2,125 km(2) at average rates of 5, 10, and 15 mm yr(-1) for 200 years, respectively. This is equivalent to minimum and maximum land losses by 2205 of 0.1-0.3% of the total area and of 1.3-5.2% of the coastal areas with elevations of less than 100 m in the country, respectively. This study provides an initial assessment of vulnerability to sea-level rise to help decision-makers, and other concerned stakeholders to develop appropriate public policies and land-use planning measures.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccesscoastal vulnerabilityinundationglobal climate changesea-level riseTurkeyArticle1384535210110610.1007/s10661-007-9746-7175032052-s2.0-39049092237Q2WOS:000252873100009Q3