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| Description: Shoreline erosion is influenced by the local factors Proximity to sediment-laden rivers Degree of tectonic activity Topography and composition of the land Prevailing wind and weather patterns Configuration of the coastline Responses to erosion problems Hard stabilization – building structures Types of structures Groins – barriers built at a right angle to the beach that are designed to trap sand Breakwaters – barriers built offshore and parallel to the coast to protect boats from breaking waves Seawalls – Armors the coast against the force of breaking waves Often these structures are not effective Picture Stats: Views: 135 Filesize: 2.14MB Height: 960 Width: 1253 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39706 |