Increasing risks of coastal recession and coastal flooding (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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UK gov compensation for coastal erosion home loss
UK gov compensation for coastal erosion home loss
None paid
Economic impacts of coastal recession (4 types)
Economic impacts of coastal recession (4 types)
Property loss, amenity impact, falling prices, insurance difficulty
Social consequences of coastal recession (4 types)
Social consequences of coastal recession (4 types)
Relocation costs, lost livelihoods, stress, death/injury
Environmental consequence: ecosystems
Environmental consequence: ecosystems
Loss of coastal ecosystems & habitats
Environmental consequence: landscape
Environmental consequence: landscape
Unattractive from cliffs collapsing & boarded properties
Environmental refugees definition
Environmental refugees definition
Communities forced to abandon homes by natural processes
Causes of environmental refugees (4)
Causes of environmental refugees (4)
Rising seas, storms, coral bleaching, saltwater incursion
Climate-displaced people 2008-2016
Climate-displaced people 2008-2016
5 million
People into poverty from climate change by 2030 (WB)
People into poverty from climate change by 2030 (WB)
100+ million
Amenity value impact from coastal recession
Amenity value impact from coastal recession
Affects access, roads & paths