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Improved coastal understanding (pdf 34kb)

Coastal erosion is a huge problem worldwide and a natural phenomenon. Rising sea levels, breaking waves and more frequent violent storms are blamed. Over the past decade there has been an increase in the construction of sea defence systems to counter the slow destruction.

This report discusses coastal erosion and morphology, the effects breaking waves and coastal surveying techniques.

Resource link:
http:// www.innovationandresearchfocus.org.uk/articles/pdf/ issue_66/ improved_coastal_understanding.pdf
Published: August 2006
Source: Innovation & Research Focus (http:// www.innovationandresearchfocus.org.uk/)
Added to ADG on: 30 November 2006 , contributed by: ADG team
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