[en] Majority of world's sandy coastlines shows net erosion. It's due to many factors. One of the more important is the present day sea level rise. But, some human activities can accelere the beach erosion. For example, at Calvi (Corsica), the impact of the touristic activities is underscored. Retreat of coast-line of 40 m between 1960 and 1985 is observed.
Disciplines :
Earth sciences & physical geography
Author, co-author :
Ozer, André ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géographie > Département de géographie
Language :
French
Title :
L'impact du tourisme sur l'érosion des plages. L'exemple de la plage de Calvi
Alternative titles :
[en] Impact study of touristic activities on beach erosion. Example of the Calvi beach
Publication date :
1988
Event name :
Communications présentées à la Journée des Chercheurs du 17 mars 1988. Notes de recherches n°10
Event place :
Liège, Belgium
Event date :
17 mars 1988
Audience :
International
Journal title :
Notes de recherches - Société géographique de Liège
