GIS INFORMATION IN THE STAGES OF A CRISIS EVENT IN THE COASTAL AREAS OF ROWY, USTKA AND DARŁOWO

Abstract

The article is a presentation of adverse events that may occur during storms as they relate to noticeable climate change. In recent years there has been a constant increase in sea water levels and therefore forecasts and analyses for the coastal area should be made. The focus is on presenting methods for forecasting and mitigating impacts. The possibility of using a geographic information system is described, with particular emphasis on the situation of extreme weather phenomena – storms, in the coastal areas of Rowy, Ustka and Darłowo.