2.10 - Guinea Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How much erosion in Guinea over the last 40 years?
A
700m
2
Q
How much SLR since 1950 and how much is projected by 2100?
A
10cm since 1950
1m by 2100
3
Q
Why is there high urbanisation along the coast?
A
Fishing, tourism, commerce
4
Q
What are the human causes of coastal recession in Guinea?
A
- Mangrove deforestation - for fuel supply
- Diamond mining - gravel not always returned
- Sand extraction - from rivers used for housing, sediment not transported to coastline
- Sea defences interrupted LSD
5
Q
What are physical causes of coastal recession in Guinea?
A
- SLR
- Swell waves (monsoon) - 3m high waves
- Low lying land
