Eroding cliff below a former beachfront house

  • Photo courtesy of Hawai‘i Sea Grant.

    • Hazard

    Erosion and Shoreline Recession

    Coastal erosion is the process by which local sea level rise, strong wave action, and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, soils, and/or sands along the coast.

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