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Beach Erosion Prevention Methods

Beach Erosion Prevention Methods. Copy each definition in your notebook on p.64 and draw a picture underneath each word. Revetment. Sloped rocks on the shoreline. Bulkhead (or Seawall). Retaining Wall. Breakwaters.

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Beach Erosion Prevention Methods

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  1. Beach Erosion Prevention Methods Copy each definition in your notebook on p.64 and draw a picture underneath each word

  2. Revetment Sloped rocks on the shoreline

  3. Bulkhead (or Seawall) Retaining Wall

  4. Breakwaters Offshore structures placed parallel to the shoreline to protect the coastline.

  5. Groins Structures placed perpendicular to the shore and extend out into the water. They trap and accumulate sand.

  6. Revegetation Planting vegetation on the coastline.

  7. Slope Regrading Re-grade unstable bluffs to a more shallow slope.

  8. Relocation Removal of structures vulnerable to damage from erosions.

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