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The coastline of Puget Sound is so irregular because of chronic erosion. Today, coastal erosion is intensified due to human activities. Many steps are taken to control erosion, but these steps often create problems at other sites.

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Why are there so many landslides in the puget sound area?

The Puget Sound area is prone to landslides due to its steep terrain, heavy rainfall, and geological composition. The combination of these factors increases the likelihood of slope instability and erosion, leading to frequent landslides in the region. Additionally, human activities such as construction and deforestation can further exacerbate the risk of landslides.


When and why does phosphorescence occur in Puget Sound?

Phosphorescence occurs in places all over the world and it happens when small micro organisms " glow" in the water. These plankton like creatures come from the bottom of the ocean where it's dark so they only come out at night. I have seen phosphorescence in the puget sound before and it occurs around the middle of august in the summer but in the sound it only happens in summer. Most of the times I have noticed it's a clear night with no rain.


Why should we protect the coast from coastal erosion?

1. The coastline brings lots of tourism. 2. Animals could go extinct if the coastline is not protected. 3. Coastline is an essential part of peoples lives, people work there, have fun there, and it is a natural feature, so why not protect it?


Can a volcanic eruption increase coastline?

they can do many damage to towns so I say Yes


What is the term used to close off a coastline so that nothing can get in or out?

The term used to close off a coastline so that nothing can get in or out is "blockade." Blockades are often used during times of conflict to restrict access to a particular area by land or sea.

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Why was the Puget Sound named the Puget Sound?

I'm glad you asked. the Puget sound is named after peter Puget because when he was on a boat with captain cook the captain said that if anyone would journey down the sound that they would get it named after them and peter Puget was the one to go in the lifeboat and find land so therefor its the Puget sound.


Do frilled sharks live in puget sound?

Two examples are the basking shark and six gill shark


What is a large city on Puget Sound?

Puget Sound is in the state of Washington. It's largest city, Seattle, borders Puget Sound. Also, the capitol of Washington, Olympia, borders the sound. Both have Puget Sound beaches.


What are the land features of puget sound?

well the bay is amazing and so is the ocean and mountains


What 2 regions in Washington have the highest population?

Its i the Puget sound low lands and the Columbia plateau. ( i read this in my text book so its 100% right)


Why are there so many landslides in the puget sound area?

The Puget Sound area is prone to landslides due to its steep terrain, heavy rainfall, and geological composition. The combination of these factors increases the likelihood of slope instability and erosion, leading to frequent landslides in the region. Additionally, human activities such as construction and deforestation can further exacerbate the risk of landslides.


Does Elliott Bay Washington contain freshwater?

Elliott Bay is part of the Puget Sound in Washington state, United States. It is connected to the ocean, so it does not contain freshwater.


Can you surf in Seattle?

No, the waves aren't big enough in Puget sound, and the water is freezing, but I suppose you could try. I doubt it would work though. In Lake Washington and Lake Union and Portage bay the waves aren't big enogh to keep up a surfboard. Once again in Puget Sound the water is freezing, so I suggest a wet suit.


What does water shed?

A water shed means when you flush or send something down the drain it goes into the Puget sound,ocean,river or body of water which are our water sheds if you live near the Puget sound that is your water shed if you live next or close to the Mississippi river that's your water shed or the Pacific Ocean hat your water shed so watch out what you send down the drain :)


Has Tipperary got a coastline?

Tipperary is landlocked, so it does not have a coastline.


How do you get the square of an irregular shape?

A square is not an irregular shape and conversely. So the square of an irregular shape cannot exist.A square is not an irregular shape and conversely. So the square of an irregular shape cannot exist.A square is not an irregular shape and conversely. So the square of an irregular shape cannot exist.A square is not an irregular shape and conversely. So the square of an irregular shape cannot exist.


What does water shed mean?

A water shed means when you flush or send something down the drain it goes into the Puget sound,ocean,river or body of water which are our water sheds if you live near the Puget sound that is your water shed if you live next or close to the Mississippi river that's your water shed or the pacific ocean hat your water shed so watch out what you send down the drain :)