«One societally relevant implication is that more storminess probably
means more erosion of Arctic coastlines, especially in tandem with declines in buffering sea ice cover and increases in thawing coastal permafrost,» concluded Dr. Vavrus.
They also worried that the berms would alter currents and potentially lead to even
more erosion of the barrier islands.
He says
preventing more erosion and rebuilding Tonawanda Creek Road is expected to cost upwards of $ 6 million - or 10 times the cost of repaving Old Lake Shore Road, which is being covered by state aid.
But the precipitation is very high in the southern area, resulting
in more erosion and material coming off the southern flanks.
If we
see more erosion we will likely sell our position in GLPI and look for better opportunities.
In Arctic Alaska, the summer sea ice that once protected the coasts has receded, and autumn storms now
cause more erosion, threatening many communities with relocation.
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The more erosion there is, the more organic matter is being transported to the oceans,» Galy said.
'' This goes against a long - standing hypothesis that more mountains mean
more erosion and weathering which means an added reduction of CO2»
The coastline is changing, there is
more erosion and storms, and there are fewer mammals like polar bears.