Coast

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Definition of Coast:
The strip of land that extends from the coastline inland to the first major change in the terrain features, which are not influenced by the coastal processes. The main types of coastal features are dunes, cliffs and low-lying areas, possibly protected by dikes or seawalls[1].
This is the common definition for Coast, other definitions can be discussed in the article


See also

For more definitions of coastal terms and a sketch, see Definitions of coastal terms.

References

  1. Mangor, Karsten. 2004. “Shoreline Management Guidelines”. DHI Water and Environment, 294pp.