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|definition= Structural [[erosion]] is long-term erosion of a stretch of [[coast]]. Gradual losses of sediment with time occur in separate cross-sectional profiles.}} | |definition= Structural [[erosion]] is long-term erosion of a stretch of [[coast]]. Gradual losses of sediment with time occur in separate cross-sectional profiles.}} | ||
| − | Structural coastal erosion should be distinguished from temporal coastal erosion, such as [[dune erosion]]. For an explanation of different types of coastal erosion, see [[Natural causes of coastal erosion]] and [[ | + | Structural coastal erosion should be distinguished from temporal coastal erosion, such as [[dune erosion]]. For an explanation of different types of coastal erosion, see [[Natural causes of coastal erosion]] and [[Dealing with coastal erosion]]. |
The article [[Human causes of coastal erosion]] provides an overview of the different impacts of hard structures on the structural erosion of a stretch of coast. | The article [[Human causes of coastal erosion]] provides an overview of the different impacts of hard structures on the structural erosion of a stretch of coast. | ||
| − | + | More information on man-induced coastal erosion can also be found in: | |
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* [[Port breakwaters and coastal erosion]] | * [[Port breakwaters and coastal erosion]] | ||
* [[Accretion and erosion for different coastal types]] | * [[Accretion and erosion for different coastal types]] | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 5 July 2020
Definition of Structural coastal erosion, also called 'ongoing coastal erosion':
Structural erosion is long-term erosion of a stretch of coast. Gradual losses of sediment with time occur in separate cross-sectional profiles.
This is the common definition for Structural coastal erosion, also called 'ongoing coastal erosion', other definitions can be discussed in the article
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Structural coastal erosion should be distinguished from temporal coastal erosion, such as dune erosion. For an explanation of different types of coastal erosion, see Natural causes of coastal erosion and Dealing with coastal erosion.
The article Human causes of coastal erosion provides an overview of the different impacts of hard structures on the structural erosion of a stretch of coast. More information on man-induced coastal erosion can also be found in:
- Hard coastal protection structures
- Port breakwaters and coastal erosion
- Accretion and erosion for different coastal types
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