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Relevant Tools
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Alaska ShoreZone
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Photo courtesy of Hawai‘i Sea Grant.
Hazard
Erosion and Shoreline Recession
Coastal erosion is the process by which local sea level rise, strong wave action, and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, soils, and/or sands along the coast.
Related Case Studies & Action Plans
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Adam Whelchel, The Nature Conservancy
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Photo attributed to Michael Oswald. This work has been released into the public domain by its author. No endorsement by licensor implied.
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Photo attributed to Ken Lund. Incorporated here under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. No endorsement by licensor implied.
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(c) 2005 Derek and Julie Ramsey (Ram-Man). Incorporated here under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license. No endorsement by licensor implied.
