Coastal Erosion Web-Lab

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1) What is an emergent shoreline and what are the features associated with one?

2) What is the relationship of joints and sea caves in the area?

3) Describe the age and features of the Bay Point Formation. How does the Bay Point Formation erode on the sea cliff?

4) Describe the age and features of the Torrey Sandstone. How does the Torrey Sandstone erode on the sea cliff?

5) Why do you think the erosional characteristics of the Bay Point Formation are different from the Torrey Sandstone?

6) How do you prevent erosion in the Bay Point Formation?

7) How do you prevent erosion in the Torrey Sandstone?

8) What are the disadvantages of using iceplant to stabilize the sea cliff?

9) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using seawalls vs. riprap rocks?

10) Why do they put drains in the seawalls?

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