coastal management Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 aims of coastal management?
A
- to provide defense against and mitigate against the impacts of flooding
- to provide protection against and mitigate the impacts of erosion
- stabilizing beaches affected by LSD
- stabilizing sand dune areas
- protecting fragile esturine landscapes
2
Q
what is an SMP?
A
a plan for managing flood and erosion risk for a particular stretch of coastline
3
Q
what is the main aim of an SMP?
A
to develop a sustainable management approach for the shoreline and takes into account key issues and achieves the best possible balance
4
Q
what are the 2 coastal problems?
A
coastal flooding
coastal erosion
5
Q
what are the natural causes of coastal flooding?
A
global warming
storm surges caused by hurricanes or tropical cyclones
strom surges caused by low pressure, high tides and high river discharge
tsunamis
6
Q
what are the human causes of coastal flooding?
A
global warming
coastal management
7
Q
what are the processes involved in coastal retreat?
A
marine erosion
sub-areal weathering
