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Beach erosion is as a result of a process known as Long-shore Drift, whereby the sediment is moved along the beach and down the beach by the action of waves. The waves come into the beach from the right, then retreat straight back down the beach, moving sediment in both actions. The result is that beaches become shallower, and move to the left. This is why there are barriers on some beaches. The beaches are sometimes 'stolen', which has a negative effect on tourism, so it is the local authority's responsibility to secure it, even at the expense of some of the beach's natural beauty.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe water from the ocean is constantly taking and bringing in sand. The sand is being rearranged all time--at least that's what I remember from science class.
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How is Beach Erosion caused?
lots of air blows near the beach , so the air carry the soil and then it causes erosion.
What kind of landform forms on beach and is caused by wind erosion?
Eolian landforms.
How can beach erosion be managed?
Beach erosion can be managed by planting vegetation.
How are beach erosion made?
beach erosion is caused by the movement of ocean currents along the shoreline, and by wave action. As an ocean current moves parallel to the shore, it will carry away sediment. Wave action also does this, kind of similarly to currents.
What evidence do you see that beach erosion has occurred?
Reducing the surface of the beach is a consequence of erosion.
Is floodplains caused by erosion?
Floodplains are caused by erosion and deposition.
What type of erosion causes a beach?
The type of erosion that causes sand is water erosion.
What is the difference between glacial erosion and water erosion?
Glacial erosion is caused by ice, while water erosion is caused by liquid water.
Are sea stacks caused erosion or deposition?
they are caused by erosion hope that helps
What times of the year that effects beach erosion in china?
1 time a year that beach erosion effects Chinia.
Are canyons caused by erosion or weathering?
erosion
What is beach reclamation?
A beach reclamation is a act of reformaton a beach form of a erosion
