Coastal Events Timelines of Barangays in Zamboanga del Norte

Abstract

The study determined coastal hazards in six selected barangays of Zamboanga del Norte. The hazards were based on a historical timeline of 43 years on accounts of six focus groups participated by purok presidents and sector organizations of the barangay. The Cities of Dapitan, Dipolog and Municipality of Katipunan were the areas included. The study revealed that flooding, strong wind, big waves and storm surge are common coastal hazards in the area. The occurrence of typhoon increases the intensity. Occurrence of riverine flooding and shore erosion were most devastating in the puroks of Barangay San Antonio, Katipunan.