coast
coastal processes
deposition
forms
tombolos
spits
beaches
transportation
longshore drift
forms spits
erosion
attrition
solution
abrasion
hydraulic action
coastal protection measures
soft engineering
planting of mangroves
growth of coral reefs
stabilising dunes
minimises erosion
protects coastal properties
provides habitat for some animals
adds greenery and beauty to coast
beach nourishment
hard engineering
gabions
found along Hornsea Beach[holderness,england]
wire cages filled with crushed rocks
groynes
built at right angle of coast
st Leornards beach[canada]
low walls built of concrete or wood
breakwaters
create zone of calm water between them and the beach
east coast park
built of concrete
seawalls
Esplanade
hard engineering: involves the construction of physical structures
absorb wave energy
made of concrete
Agents Shaping Coast
currents
tides
waves
destructive
constructive
