Climate Change
- Rising sea level – The rise in sea level, increases the rate of frequency of the storm, due to which the wave energy moves further inshore and erodes the coastal cliffs. Storms can further uproot and destroy the coastal vegetation which destabilizes the coastlines and increases the erosion
- Increased Rainfall – Climatic change leads to a change in the precipitation pattern. Heavy rainfall leads to increased runoff which causes coastal erosion.
Coastal Erosion
Coastal Erosion is the wearing away of the land near the coastline. It removes sediments from beaches, dunes, cliffs, and coastal wetlands, mainly due to wind, waves, high tides, and storms. Coastal erosion is a natural process that shapes the world’s coastline but is also a significant environmental issue.
This article will focus on the causes, types, impacts, case studies, management studies, and some interesting facts related to coastal erosion.
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