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unusual facts about Coastal erosion


Coastal erosion

Corrasion (abrasion) occurs when waves break on cliff faces and slowly erode it.



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America's Wetland Foundation

In 2001, Former Louisiana Governor Mike Foster launched what would become the America's WETLAND Campaign, and declared a "holy war" on coastal erosion.

Avicennia alba

Avicennia alba is a fast growing species and is sometimes planted, along with Sonneratia and Rhizophora, to help prevent coastal erosion.

Happisburgh Lighthouse

It was decommissioned and demolished in 1883 before it could be lost due to coastal erosion, its lantern being reused at Southwold lighthouse.

Sedimentary budget

Incorporating a sediment budget into a coastal plan has been recognised as highly important in the Hawke's Bay of New Zealand for finding information relating to hazard zones, beach property protection, and coastal erosion as well as assess the successfulness of current management strategies.

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil

The BBC adaptation was partly shot at the Belle Tout lighthouse at Beachy Head, which has since been moved several meters from the cliff edge, due to the rapid rate of coastal erosion in the area.