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12 September 2009
Coastal erosion – the last groyne problem
One of the most emotive topics for local authorities in the UK is that of coastal erosion. Over the last few years in Britain we have increasingly taken a view that coasts should only be defended where absolutely necessary – elsewhere erosion should be allowed to occur at a “natural” rate. In most cases the view has been taken that protection of coasts in which erosion will affect domestic properties …

Dave Petley is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. His blog provides commentary and analysis of landslide events occurring worldwide, including the landslides themselves, latest research, and conferences and meetings.
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