Presentation
Entire Body System
- Collapse
Many people thought the lighthouse would collapse during a strong storm. Instead, thanks to a significant engineering feat completed in 1999, it was moved 880 meters (2,900 feet) inland. The battering force of ocean waves also erodes seaside cliffs. [education.nationalgeographic.org]
- El Salvador
Republic Chad Chile China, People’s Republic Chinese Taipei Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El [oecd-ilibrary.org]
Prevention
Finely-shredded, hard bark mulches are some of the most absorbent mulches available, and can be a great choice to help prevent water erosion. Wood chips can be effective at retaining rainwater and preventing erosion. [finncorp.com]
Plant roots adhere to soil and rock particles, preventing their transport during rainfall or wind events. [education.nationalgeographic.org]