Sea-Level Rise as a Cause of Shore Erosion

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Abstract

It is established fact that sea level is rising slowly and irregularly; also, it seems to be true that erosion on most seashores built up of alluvial materials greatly exceeds accretion; relationship between rise of sea level and erosion.

Topics & Keywords

Coastal and Marine Dynamics Geophysics and Gravity Measurements Geological and Geophysical Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Waterways and Harbors Division

Volume 88, Issue 1, pp. 117-130

DOI: 10.1061/jwheau.0000252

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