The document discusses terms related to coastal areas from the Shore Protection Manual. It defines key concepts like the shoreline, beach, dune, berm, and bluff that are important for understanding coastal regions and protecting shorelines from erosion. The terms establish a common language for discussing the landscape and environmental features near ocean, lake, and river coasts.
The document discusses terms related to coastal areas from the Shore Protection Manual. It defines key concepts like the shoreline, beach, dune, berm, and bluff that are important for understanding coastal regions and protecting shorelines from erosion. The terms establish a common language for discussing the landscape and environmental features near ocean, lake, and river coasts.
The document discusses terms related to coastal areas from the Shore Protection Manual. It defines key concepts like the shoreline, beach, dune, berm, and bluff that are important for understanding coastal regions and protecting shorelines from erosion. The terms establish a common language for discussing the landscape and environmental features near ocean, lake, and river coasts.
Insights Into The Dichotomy of Coastal Dune Vulnerability and Protection Measures From Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: A Case Study of West Bengal Coast, Bay of Bengal, India