ppt课件-coastal erosionin west africa（西非沿海erosionin）.pptVIP

Coastal Erosion in West Africa The Issues Rapid erosion of around 8 m per year Affects a 2000 km stretch of coastline from Ivory Coast to Nigeria Physical factors affecting erosion Large fetch Breaking waves and frequent storms Shallow sandy coast Onshore winds year round Strong West to East currents Low lying land Weak Soils Human factors affecting erosion Construction of a dam on the Volta Construction of additional sea defences e.g. breakwater at Lome Dredging artificial ports Impacts of the erosion Major roads lost Buildings lost to the sea Local industries decimated Natural habitats des