shore erosion JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈʃɔːr ɪˈroʊʒən/ · shore·er·o·sion
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- The gradual destruction or wearing away of land along a shoreline, typically due to the action of waves, tides, or currents. The coastal town struggled to combat shore erosion, which had already claimed several homes and businesses.
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Did you know? Shore erosion is a major concern for many coastal communities, with the United States alone losing approximately 80,000 acres of coastal land to erosion each year. The famous Cape Hatteras lighthouse in North Carolina had to be relocated in 1999 due to severe shore erosion.