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A revolutionary open-source flood model called SFINCS, developed by PhD researcher Tim Leijnse of Deltares and VU Amsterdam, is transforming how we predict and prepare for coastal flooding caused by tropical cyclones and extreme storms. A Faster, Smarter Way to Predict Coastal Flooding Tropical cyclones rising sea levels, and extreme rainfall have already impacted hundreds of millions in coastal communities across the globe. To safeguard lives and livelihoods, it's no longer enough to track just one factor like storm surges. Instead, experts must understand the complex interaction of waves, rain, and river flows all of which can combine into dangerous compound floods. That’s where SFINCS (Super-Fast INundation of CoastS) comes in. Developed by Tim Leijnse, who receives his ...

Tropical storms and cyclones have already impacted hundreds of millions living along the world’s coasts. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, understanding all the factors that contribute to flooding storm surges, rainfall, and waves is crucial. Now, new research by Tim Leijnse from Deltares and VU Amsterdam offers a powerful solution through an advanced flood model called SFINCS, enabling faster, more accurate flood risk forecasts. New Open-Source Model: SFINCS Over recent years, Tim Leijnse and his research team developed SFINCS (Super-Fast INundation of CoastS), a groundbreaking open-source model designed to assess different types of flood risks efficiently. Unlike traditional flood models that require heavy computing resources, SFINCS simplifies complexi...

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New SFINCS Model Boosts Flood Forecasts, Speeds Up Storm Readiness for Coastal Areas

New Computer Model Promises Faster Flood Forecasts for Cyclone and 100 Million Affected Coastal Communities