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Term

coastal erosion

Term

The landward displacement of the shoreline caused by the forces of waves and currents.

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Definition source publication

US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Definition source URL

http://state-of-coast.noaa.gov/bulletins/html/crm_13/glossary.html

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US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Subjects

Long definition

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