Sea defence
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Definition of Sea defence:
Measures aiming at protecting low-lying coast and coastal hinterland against flooding caused by the combined effect of storm surge and extreme astronomical tides. Sea defence often consists of dikes or seawalls of some kind, or in the form of artificial dunes[1].
This is the common definition for Sea defence, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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Notes
Sea defence structures are important components that can help create a coastal squeeze[2], which can result in the loss of coastal habitats and ecosystems with implications for the plants and animals occurring there.See also the article threats to the coastal zone.
See also
- Coastal defence
- For more information on the background of coastal protection and protection against different types of erosion, see Dealing with coastal erosion.
- Different protection measures are described in Hard coastal protection structures.
