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Shoreline Change Analysis

Shoreline change requires an agreed definition of "the shoreline" before any measurement can be compared across time.

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Overview

  • Fix the indicator being traced — waterline, vegetation line, or top of bank — and use the same one every time.
  • Tide, surge and river flow all move the instantaneous waterline; compare at a stated stage, not at arbitrary times.
  • Seasonal beach profile change can exceed the long-term trend; use multi-epoch data before drawing a conclusion.
  • State the measurement uncertainty alongside any erosion or accretion rate.

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