Year 10: Let the games begin

Outline the main geographical processes relevant to Coastal Management.


Geographical processes relevant to Coastal Management are designed to protect the shore and surrounding areas from things such as corrosion, erosion, large waves and storms. One process in regards to Coastal Management is the construction of sea walls. Sea walls are Walls of concrete or rock, built at the base of a cliff or at the back of a beach, or used to protect a settlement against erosion or flooding. Another process is building revetments which are wooden slanted or upright blockades, built parallel to the sea on the coast, usually towards the back of the beach to protect the cliff or settlement beyond. Beach nourishment or replenishment is one of the most popular techniques of coastal defence management schemes. This involves importing sand off the beach and piling it on top of the existing sand.