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Abstract
The study aimed at assessing the impact of SLR around the coastal area of the island of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a result of climate change, and identify the vulverable coastal area of the main island of the Kingdom of Bahrain, categorizing the vulverable sectors and areas in response to three projected scenarios for SLR: a Optimistic (0.5m), Intermediate (1m), and Pessimistic (1.5m) per country. Moreover, to assess the degree of future risks induced by SLR response to two projected scenarios for SLR. And finally to develop a feasible and effective adaption measures that might be adopted in Bahrain to minimize the impact of such possible changes through the integration of RS and GIS technologies.
* To achieve the objectives, a GIS Database for the area has been built to enable the spatial analysis and to integrate ground data. Different Satellite images have been classified to product a thematic landcover/landuse map.
* The IRS, images were used to produce the terrestrial landcover/landuse thematic map. Hybrid classification was used to classify these images.
* Six separable classes were identified. The marine water area was classified in two classes, water, and shallow and cortal reef by using SPOT image.
* (GPS) and reconnaissance trips were the main tools aided the classification accuracy assessment. Also, the QuickBrid images and the ancillary data were used to help in determining the type of the resulted landcover/landuse thematic map.
* A Digital Model (DEM) for the study area has been created. Different sea level rise (SLR) scenarios around the main island have been isolated from the DEM, and areas that might be submerged by sea level rise have been determined.