Investigations of marine geohazards in coastal zones

Coastal zones are among the most challenging locations to juggle the delicate balance of infrastructure development, consideration for the environment, and economic requirements related to the collection and analysis of data necessary for hazard assessments and mitigation during design. This consideration is not limited to sustainability of the environment (such as the local ecosystems) but also the geology. Geological conditions are often a critical factor in resilient infrastructure development at the coast, yet they are frequently difficult to study. The geological conditions that present hazards to infrastructure are known as geohazards. Studies of geohazards look to identify geologic, geospatial, and environmental hazards with the potential to impede or hinder construction of or that threaten existing infrastructure. Coastal geohazards may include examples such as nearshore earthquakes, tsunamis, unstable ground, and inundation due to storms or sea level rise.