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Chelseaamend

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on: Jul 15, 2018
What options do geologists and engineers have in combating the effects of rising sea level? What will be an ideal response?

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Briefly explain what the effects of rising sea level are on the barrier islands along the United States
  coastlines and why coastal communities are concerned. What will be an ideal response?



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SamMuagrove

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Options include: building sea walls, restoring beaches by moving sand, building groins and jetties to
reduce erosion rates, constructing onshore features to prevent shoreline erosion, and preventing
development of shoreline properties.



Answer to Question 2

Rising sea levels cause erosion, shoreward migration of barrier islands, and even submergence of
barrier islands. This is of concern because so many expensive properties are located on barrier islands
and because barrier islands protect the mainland from erosion and flooding and are a part of the natural
coastal wetland habitat



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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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