An Approach of Coastal Areas Flood Dynamics Using GIS Techniques

Abstract

The exceptional conditions of the coast for the development of multiple human activities have led to a continuous migration of inhabitants, industries and services to the coastal areas. The reasons for such migration have evolved over time, being historically the commerce, the port activity and the agricultural settlements in the fertile deltas and alluvial plains the causes of such migration, while at present it is are tourism associated with leisure and the enjoyment of the coastline.