The «Multi-scale hYbrid short-term predictions and climate projections systems for compound FLOODing» (MYFLOOD) project, coordinated by the GeoOcean group of the Universidad de Cantabria (UC), recently concluded its fourth working group meeting in Granada. This gathering, hosted by Universidad de Granada, took place from October 30th to November 1st at Carmen La Victoria.
MYFLOOD aims to enhance our comprehension and prediction of compound flooding events in coastal regions. The project considers both regional and local scales, encompassing short-term forecasts and long-term climate change projections. During the meeting, discussions centered around:
- Data needs for compound flood modeling: This included identifying key data sources, assessing data quality and availability, and exploring potential data gaps.
- Modelling approaches to compound flooding: Participants explored various modeling techniques and frameworks for simulating compound flood events, considering different drivers and their interactions.
- Compound flood impacts: The meeting examined methodologies for assessing the potential impacts of compound flooding, including social, economic, and environmental consequences.
MYFLOOD continues to develop methods and tools to characterize coastal areas vulnerable to compound flooding, assess associated risks, and model these events with high-resolution models. By incorporating the effects of climate change and morphological changes, the project strives to deliver valuable climate services and evaluate socio-economic repercussions.