Case studies for changing places and coasts

Sediment Cell

A coastal section where sediment movement is largely self-contained.

Pebble Beaches

Beaches characterized by a predominance of pebbles, as opposed to sand.

Shoreline Management Plan

A strategic plan that aims to manage coastal erosion and flooding.

High Energy Environment

Coastal areas where wave action is strong, leading to significant erosion and transport of sediments.

Low Energy Environment

Coastal areas where wave action is weak, allowing for sediment deposition and ecological stability.

Cuspate Foreland

Triangular-shaped coastal landform created by longshore drift from two opposing directions.

Spit

A natural landform extending from the coast, formed by the accumulation of sediment carried by longshore drift.

Tombolo

A sand or shingle bar connecting an island to the mainland, formed by longshore drift.

Mudflat

Intertidal areas that are often muddy and support various wildlife.

Coral Reef

An underwater ecosystem made up of reef-building corals, typically found in shallow tropical waters.

Fjord

A deep, narrow, glacial valley flooded by seawater, characterized by steep sides.

Raised Beach

A beach that is elevated above the current sea level, indicating past sea levels.

Integrated Coastal Zone Management

A comprehensive management approach to balance environmental, economic, and social objectives in coastal areas.

Quaternary Industry

An economic sector focused on knowledge-based activities involving services such as research and development.

Economic Restructuring

Changes in the economy that transform long-term industry patterns, typically from manufacturing to services.

Rias

Drowned river valleys that are characterized by high salinity and a tidal range.

Blowhole

A hole in coastal rock where water shoots up through, often during storm conditions.

Erosion

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

Management of Coastal Processes

Strategies implemented to protect coastlines from erosion and flooding.