
This dataset establishes the inaugural global physical benchmark for the Coastal Earth’s Critical Zone (CECZ), anchored to a 2022 baseline. Unlike traditional geometric delineations, this dataset synthesises a high-dimensional feature space comprising 18 key indicators spanning three core domains: the physical environment (soil properties, hydrology, geomorphology), anthropogenic intensity (night-time light, population density), and ecosystem structure. The spatial boundaries were delineated using a spatially stratified Support Vector Machine (SVM) classification architecture, designed to resolve the complex non-linear coupling between natural and human processes. Following rigorous post-processing (including spatial filtering and topological correction), the final output is provided in Vector Shapefile (.shp) format to facilitate seamless integration into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis and regional planning. Technical Specifications: Format: ESRI Shapefile (Vector Polygon) Coordinate Reference System (CRS): WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) Baseline Year: 2022
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