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Coastal Defense

General term used to encompass both coast protection against erosion and sea defense against flooding.

Anthropogenic

Originating from human activities.

Macro-tidal

Tidal range greater than 4 m.

Marsh, Salt

A marsh periodically flooded by salt water.

Breaker Zone

The zone within which waves approaching the coastline commence breaking, typically in water depths of between 5 and 10 meters for ocean coasts, but sometimes in shallower water.

Tetrapod

Concrete armor unit with four stubby legs, used on breakwaters and seawalls to dissipate wave energy.

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