Coastal Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 6 erosion preventers?
A
Sea wall Groyne Revetments Rip-rap Offshore breakwater Stone gabions
2
Q
What is a sea wall?
A
Wall or embankment built to prevent erosion
3
Q
What is a groyne?
A
Low wall barrier built into sea from beach
4
Q
What are revetments?
A
A retaining wall or sandbags to absorb energy of the water
5
Q
What is a Rip-rap?
A
Piled rocks to fight against coastal erosion
6
Q
What is offshore breakwater?
A
Large concrete blocks that reduce Longshore drift
7
Q
What are stone gabions
A
Wire mesh baskets filled with cobbles or rocks
