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The methodological approach for the determination of coastal risk index associated with storm impact has been tested and validated in Cartagena (Caribbean coast of Colombia) and Cadiz (SW Spain) areas. This chapter introduces the most important characteristics of both areas.
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Rangel-Buitrago, N., Anfuso, G. (2015). Study Areas. In: Risk Assessment of Storms in Coastal Zones: Case Studies from Cartagena (Colombia) and Cadiz (Spain). SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15844-0_3
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