consequnces of coastal erosion & flooding Flashcards
1
Q
what are the economic impacts of erosion and flooding?
A
housing, businesses, agricultural land, infrastructure lost.
2
Q
what are the social impacts of erosion and flooding?
A
relocation, livelihood loss, amenity value loss. Particular problem for densely populated coastal towns
3
Q
bangladesh 2007
A
9 million homeless
1000 dead from drowning & water borne disease
