This session welcomes contributions focused on the morphodynamic processes that characterize different coastal settings, from high rocky coasts to low sandy shores, in both natural and heavily anthropized contexts. Core topics include the spatio-temporal evolution of the shoreline, the dynamics of backshore dune systems, shoreface morphodynamics, and the analysis of the physical and chemical characteristics of the water column.
An additional area of interest concerns the assessment of the sedimentary budget, with specific attention to fluvial-deltaic inputs, mechanisms of sediment transport and redistribution along the coast, and offshore sediment loss. The session also addresses the effects of anthropogenic pressures, both local (coastal defense structures and port infrastructure) and global (climate change and sea-level rise), as well as strategies for mitigating, protecting, and restoring coastal environments.
Keywords: Coastal morphodynamics; Sedimentary budget; Sediment transport and dispersion; Coastal hazards and risk management; Coastal protection and restoration; Environmental water quality; Anthropogenic impacts; Climate change adaptation and sea-level change