Consequences Of Cosstal Recession

Question 1

Consequences of coastal recession

Answer 1

Inc rate = coastal recession is creating greater risks for coastal communities

Question 2

Economic + social losses

Answer 2

Coastal recession + flooding create serious economic + social losses
Damage 2 houses + businesses mean that ppl are forced 2 relocate whilst repairs are done + financial support is needed to support this
Many ppl in less developed countries have limited financial assets + are reliant on international aid
More developed countries = UK many people can’t get enough insurance lose value as the rate of coastal recession inc

Question 3

South-west UK railway line

Answer 3

2014 heavy storms damaged the railway line that provided a key connection 4 commuters travelling b/ Devon, Cornwall + other parts of UK
Estimated that the 2 month closure of the railway line 4 repairs cost the UK economy £1.2 bn through disruption 2 tourist + fishing industries in the local area

Question 4

Australian coastal flooding

Answer 4

Rising sea levels = Austraiali are increasing the risk of coastal flooding
A$216 bn worth of key infrastructure, e.g. road + rail networks, residential housing, commercial properties + emergent service stations are at risk in the future if sea levels continue 2 rise.

Question 5

Maldives

Answer 5

Made up of over 1,000 islands
One of the lowest lying countries in the world
Serious risk of being completely submerged because of coastal flooding
Islands rely = tourism as a key contributor 2 local economy. But increased coastal flooding events threaten the physical features that cause many ppl 2 flock 2 the islands in search of paradise
Coastal flooding also threatens housing + freshwater sources, which has forced many locals 2 migrate away from the annual flooding