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Assessment of Parametric and Scenario Uncertainty of Dune and Barrier Island Responses to Sea Level Rise

Introduction

Significance: In response to potential increasing rates of sea level rise, planners and engineers are making accommodations in their management plans for protection of coastal infrastructure and natural resources. Dunes and barrier islands are important for coastal protection and restoration, because they absorb storm energy and play an essential role in sediment transportation.