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How could removing coastal vegetation increase the effect of natural disasters?
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∙ 12y ago
Removing coastal vegetation leaves soil more vulnerable to erosion. This puts less distance between the ocean and property, making it more likely to be damaged or destroyed during a storm.
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What are some ways through which impact of disaster can be reduced?
We can reduce the effects of natural disasters and by not living in coastal areas and by not living in coastal areas.
Why are coastal sand dues often fenced off?
Sand dunes protect the land from flooding and other natural disasters that are caused by the sea. They also do much more. See Related links.
Which of the following natural disasters is characterize by high winds heavy surf and flood?
HurricaneA storm surge that causes extensive coastal damage to property and leading to possible loss of life.
Do natural disasters strike in a certain area?
It depends on the natural disaster. Volcanoes and earthquakes only happen on areas near a fault line. Tornadoes are only found inland. Tsunamis, floods, and hurricanes are found in coastal areas.
Is a Tsunami a natural disaster?
No. High tide occurs every day. They are not natural disasters and, in fact, many coastal communities depend on them.
What is the difference between desert and coastal plain?
Desert has no significant vegetation. Coastal plain usually has lots of vegetation.
What is the difference between desert and plains?
Desert has no significant vegetation. Coastal plain usually has lots of vegetation.
What is the vegetation in coastal plains?
Vegetation in coastal plains refers to plant life that can grow in the coast or sand, also plants that can grow in plains.
What vegetation grows in coastal plain?
bushes and shrubs
What does coastal vegetation mean?
Vegetation that can grow along the coast (plant life that can grow in the sand or on the coast)
What is shrubby vegetation found in mediterranean Coastal regions?
MAQUIS
What are some ways through which impact of disaster can be reduced?
We can reduce the effects of natural disasters and by not living in coastal areas and by not living in coastal areas.
What is the natural vegetation in the northwestern u.s. near the pacific?
coastal needleleaf forest
What kind of vegetation grows in both the coastal plains and the great plains?
nasty stuff
What is the vegetation like in the Coastal Plains?
it's marsh and it smells really really bad
What is the vegetation in coastal plains in Texas?
the natural vegetation in Texas is like elm tree trees, hickory trees, various types of oal trees and etc.
What is the vegetation like in the Georgia Coastal Plains?
it's marsh and it smells really really bad
