Week 13: Coastal Erosion
Coastal Erosion Argentina has a long coastline stretching over 4,900 kilometers along the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the main risks for coastal erosion in Argentina include Natural processes, Climate change, and Human activities. Natural processes: Wave energy, the availability of sediment, and sea level rise all have an impact on the natural process of coastal erosion. Strong wave energy that can erode the shoreline and result in the destruction of beaches and dunes can be found along Argentina's coastline. Climate change: Argentine coastal erosion may get worse due to rising sea levels, more frequent and intense storms, and altered precipitation patterns brought on by global warming. The nation's shallow coastal regions and major cities, which are especially prone to flooding and erosion, make it more vulnerable to these effects. Human activities: Other human activities that might cause coastal erosion include fishing, sand mining, and coastal development. While sand mining c