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coastal erosionwearing away of earth or sand on the beach by natural or man-made methods.
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coastal erosionThe wearing away of coastal lands, usually by wave attack, tidal or littoral currents, or wind. Coastal erosion is synonymous with shoreline (vegetation line) retreat.
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coastal erosionThe removal of earth from coasts by meteorological, hydrological or human action.
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