Team uses XSEDE/TACC resources to study flood zones in Northwestern coastal towns

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 15:00 in Earth & Climate

The Pacific Northwest is dotted by small, low-lying, coastal cities where populations tend to cluster. These communities can be isolated and are susceptible to devastation from major storms that bring substantial wind, waves and storm surge. With climate change, it is anticipated that storms will only become more frequent and intense, signifying a need to understand how the areas will be affected.

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