Meaning coastal erosion
What does coastal erosion mean? Here you find 3 meanings of the word coastal erosion. You can also add a definition of coastal erosion yourself

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coastal erosion


wearing away of earth or sand on the beach by natural or man-made methods.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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coastal erosion


The wearing away of coastal lands, usually by wave attack, tidal or littoral currents, or wind. Coastal erosion is synonymous with shoreline (vegetation line) retreat.
Source: weready.org

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coastal erosion


The removal of earth from coasts by meteorological, hydrological or human action.
Source: pacificclimatechange.net





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