What is another word for coastal erosion?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊstə͡l ɪɹˈə͡ʊʒən] (IPA)

Coastal erosion refers to the gradual wearing away of the land that borders seas, oceans, or other large bodies of water. There are several synonyms for this term, some of which include shoreline retreat, beach erosion, and cliff recession. Other terms that can be used in place of coastal erosion include sediment depletion, loss of landmass, and shoreline degradation. These synonyms highlight the devastating effects that coastal erosion can have on the environment, as well as the need for effective strategies to combat it. Whether caused by natural factors or human activities, coastal erosion is a growing threat to many coastlines around the world and requires urgent attention.

What are the hypernyms for Coastal erosion?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    beach erosion, shoreline erosion, cliff erosion, coastal alteration, seacliff erosion.

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