Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
1-5-2014 3:00 PM
Project Type
Poster
Description
We've set out to determine the effect of arctic ice melt on the coastline of Florida, more specifically its major cities and tourist attractions. To do this, we created multiple mathematical models on different bases to ensure that our models are behaving in an appropriate manner. We constructed one statistical model based on past sea level rise data, and one theoretical model based on our interpretations of different components that add to the total sea level rise. Our data and analysis showed firm indications of extreme effects on the coastline of Florida and some of its major tourist attractions by as early as 2050. The Florida Keys and Miami Beach seem to be among the most affected areas of Florida. Our models and predictions present data that clearly threatens not only the displacement of many people, but also ruination of natural habitats that are near the coast of Florida.
Faculty Sponsor
Lu Lu
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Mathematics and Statistics Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Natural Sciences
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
419
Included in
The Effects of the Melting Arctic Ice Cap on Florida's Coast
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
We've set out to determine the effect of arctic ice melt on the coastline of Florida, more specifically its major cities and tourist attractions. To do this, we created multiple mathematical models on different bases to ensure that our models are behaving in an appropriate manner. We constructed one statistical model based on past sea level rise data, and one theoretical model based on our interpretations of different components that add to the total sea level rise. Our data and analysis showed firm indications of extreme effects on the coastline of Florida and some of its major tourist attractions by as early as 2050. The Florida Keys and Miami Beach seem to be among the most affected areas of Florida. Our models and predictions present data that clearly threatens not only the displacement of many people, but also ruination of natural habitats that are near the coast of Florida.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/48