what

is
Coastal
are transition
places between
land and sea

These areas are

considered low-
lying.
 Natural coastal
wavesprocesses:
sea-level
changes and wind

tides
Common Coastal
Hazzards:
 Coastal
The seawater through
wave actionss, tidal
Erosion
currents, strong winds,
or a combination of all
these loosens the soil
on the shore, which
eventually destroys the
integrity of land.
 Storm Surges

Storm surges may occur in coastal areas when typhoons make landfall.
The strong winds of the cyclone push the waters toward the shore,
sometimes generating huge waves capable of destroying sea walls
and structures facing the sea.
Saltwater
Intrusion
It is the movement of minerals and
salts from coastal seas to freshwater
aquifers.
If you leave in coastal area that is prone to hazards,
make sure to do the following as soon as a typhoon is
forecast:

1.) Prepare an emergency survival kit.

If you leave in coastal area that is prone to hazards,
make sure to do the following as soon as a typhoon is
forecast:

2.) Create an evacuation plan

with all your household
members.

3.) Know where the evacuation

center is and how to get there.
If you leave in coastal area that is prone to hazards,
make sure to do the following as soon as a typhoon is
forecast:

4.) Listen to the radio for

advisories or specific instructions
from your local government.