coastal erosion
Coastal erosion refers to the gradual wearing away or removal of land, soil, sand, or rocks along the coastline due to factors like waves, tides, currents, and weather conditions.
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- barrier island erosion
- beach nourishment
- climate change impacts
- coastal erosion rates
- coastal hazard management
- coastal retreat
- coral reef erosion
- dune erosion
- environmental impact
- erosion
- erosion control measures
- geology of coastal areas
- human activities and coastal erosion
- loss and damage
- overwash deposition
- saltwater intrusion
- sea level rise
- seawall construction
- sediment transport
- storm surges
- tsunami impacts
- wave action
- weathering processes