Many people enjoy living or vacationing near the coast, but these areas can be dangerous. Coastal hazards include things like beach erosion, flooding from storms, and rising sea levels. These events can damage homes, roads, and natural areas.
Questions to Answer (answer all parts):
Pick one coastal hazard (like erosion, storm surge, sea level rise, or tsunamis).
What is it? What causes it? Where has it happened?
How do people make these hazards worse or better (for example, by building seawalls or houses near the shore)?
What do you think can be done to protect people and the environment from these hazards?
Instructions: Write at least one paragraph (about 150–200 words). Use examples, then reply to two other students with a question or comment.