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Global erosion projections dataset (JRC LISCOAST, globalErosionProjections.zip)

Global erosion projections dataset (JRC LISCOAST, globalErosionProjections.zip) is an open dataset published by European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC Open Data), under CC BY 4.0 (JRC copyright.txt in LISCOAST folders). It describes sandy shores. Coverage: global. Biohotspot shows it on its map as 4 layers.

CC BY 4.0 (JRC copyright.txt in LISCOAST folders)Free downloadOn the map · 4 layers

What it describes

Habitat
Sandy shores
Variables
DistributionRetreat (% beaches with retreat)

On the Biohotspot map

Open a layer to see it on the map, then tap any sea or draw an area to read its values there.

Get the data

Open the JRC Open Data FTP-over-HTTP folder https://jeodpp.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ftp/public/JRC-OpenData/LISCOAST/GlobalErosionProjectionsDataset/LATEST/ and download globalErosionProjections.zip (53M). Older versions in VER2019-10-07/, VER2020-02-26/, VER2020-03-05/.

How to cite it

Vousdoukas, M. I., Ranasinghe, R., Mentaschi, L., Plomaritis, T. A., Athanasiou, P., Luijendijk, A., Feyen, L. (2020). Sandy coastlines under threat of erosion. Nature Climate Change 10: 260-263. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-020-0697-0

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