The Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences

2027 Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences

January 12-15, 2027

Potential Impacts of Storm-Surge Induced Flooding on Exposure Risk in Macau under Sea-Level Rise Scenarios using the GupLTS Framework
ID:335 Poster Presentation

2027-01-15 17:30 (China Standard Time)

Session:Session 33 - Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding: Drivers, Compound Risks, and Resilience Strategies

Abstract
Coastal flooding has become an increasingly critical global hazard as accelerating sea-level rise (SLR) driven by anthropogenic climate change amplifies the impacts of extreme storm surges, particularly in low-lying reclaimed coastal cities such as Macau. This study develops an integrated end-to-end framework for assessing future storm surge risk under SLR by coupling hazard simulation, inundation dynamics, and exposure assessment. A GPU-accelerated coastal flood model is employed to simulate high-resolution storm surge inundation and is validated against observations from Typhoons Hato (2017) and Mangkhut (2018). High-resolution population exposure maps are generated by downscaling population data onto the computational mesh using building distribution information. The results demonstrate that nonlinear tide–surge interactions are substantially amplified within Macau's narrow semi-enclosed channels and significantly prolong high-water duration during Typhoon Mangkhut.  Future projections further indicate that Macau exhibits exceptional sensitivity to sea-level rise. Under the CMIP6 SSP5–8.5 scenario,  inundation hazards increase dramatically after 2100, with surge heights approaching twice those under present-day conditions in low-lying reclaimed coastal areas.
Speaker
He Ma Zhejiang University

Author
He Ma Zhejiang University

    Important Dates

    • Jan 30

      2026

      Session / Event proposals open

    • Mar 31

      2026

      Session / Event proposals close
      (Extended to April 7)

    • Apr 30

      2026

      Session acceptance notifications

    • Apr 30

      2026

      Abstract submissions & registration open

    • Jun 30

      2026

      Abstract submissions close
      (Extended to July 21)

    • Aug 31

      2026

      Abstract acceptance notifications

    • Sep 15

      2026

      Scientific program released

    • Oct 15

      2026

      Early bird registration closes

    • Jan 12–15

      2027

      XMAS 2027