shoreline erosion JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈʃɔːrlaɪn ɪrəʊʒən/ · shore·line·er·o·sion
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- The process of gradual removal or wearing away of the shoreline due to natural forces such as waves, tides, or currents. The coastal town was affected by severe shoreline erosion after the hurricane.
- The resulting loss of land or beach area due to shoreline erosion. The shoreline erosion has reduced the beach's width by several meters.
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Did you know? Shoreline erosion is a natural process that has been occurring for thousands of years, with some areas experiencing more rapid erosion due to human activities such as coastal development and climate change.