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The coastal phenomenon is a natural event that occurs in the coastal areas of the planet
and is closely related to the interaction between the ocean and the land. These
phenomena can be of a geological, meteorological or hydrological nature, and can have
a significant impact on the coastal environment and on the human communities that
inhabit these areas.
One of the best known and studied coastal phenomena is coastal erosion. This process
occurs when waves, ocean currents and other physical factors act on the coast, causing
the gradual loss of land. Coastal erosion can be accelerated by various factors, such as
the rise in sea level due to climate change, the excessive extraction of sand from
beaches, the construction of poorly planned coastal infrastructure, or the degradation of
coastal ecosystems that act as natural barriers. .
Weather events also play an important role in coastal areas. Hurricanes, typhoons, and
coastal storms can have devastating effects on coastal communities, causing flooding,
infrastructure damage, economic loss, and risk to human life. These events can be
especially worrisome in areas that are densely populated and unprepared to deal with
the forces of nature.
El fenómeno costero es un evento natural que ocurre en las áreas costeras del planeta y
está estrechamente relacionado con la interacción entre el océano y la tierra. Estos
fenómenos pueden ser de naturaleza geológica, meteorológica o hidrológica, y pueden
tener un impacto significativo en el entorno costero y en las comunidades humanas que
habitan en estas áreas.
Uno de los fenómenos costeros más conocidos y estudiados es la erosión costera. Este
proceso se produce cuando las olas, las corrientes marinas y otros factores físicos actúan
sobre la costa, causando la pérdida gradual de terreno. La erosión costera puede ser
acelerada por diversos factores, como el aumento del nivel del mar debido al cambio
climático, la extracción excesiva de arena de las playas, la construcción de
infraestructuras costeras mal planificadas o la degradación de los ecosistemas costeros
que actúan como barreras naturales.