Coastal erosion is a naturally occurring process that is accelerated by human impacts. Artificial stabilization of the shoreline, the deterioration of natural formations, the construction of infrastructure, the extraction of materials, and the proliferation of dams deprive fragile coastal areas of important sediment deposits, which leads to erosion. Degradation of the shoreline reduces the natural protection of coastal areas to storm surges, which...
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Managing coastal risks in West Africa
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Managing coastal risks in West Africa (English). 3|West Africa coastal areas management program knowledge sheet Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/624481467995659649