Coastal hazards: erosion and coastal flooding

Living by the sea, spending your holidays there… it’s a lifelong dream for many of us. But the closer we’ve got to it, the more we’ve forgotten that the ocean is a law unto itself and the coast is a living habitat that needs space to breathe. Mankind sometimes puts itself in danger by wanting to get too close to it.

The coast isn’t set in stone; it’s constantly reshaped by natural forces such as the tides, sea swell and wind: these phenomena can be very intense, especially in winter. That makes the coast naturally more vulnerable to certain hazards such as erosion and coastal flooding. Climate change and the effects we’re seeing today, such as the sea level rise, could worsen these issues. This interactive map provides a better overview of coastal hazards.

Purposes
  • Visualise the coastline’s evolution over time with comparison photos
  • Grasp the areas (human, economic, environmental, heritage and social) under threat from erosion or coastal flooding with testimonials by coastal visitors
  • Learn about local coastal management strategies implemented by councils to protect the areas under threat from erosion or coastal flooding.

Find out more about coastal hazards:

Erosion and flooding risks (FR)
Coastal management (FR)
  • Local strategies

    Learn about the strategies that councils have put in place to combat coastal hazards.

  • Testimonials

    Get to grips with the areas under threat from erosion or coastal flooding with insights from coastal visitors

  • Then and now

    Compare the coastline’s evolution with photos showing how the land has changed over time.

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