What type of coast does Finland have?

Characteristics of waves in Finland.

Where does the sediment come from?

What are Coastal erosion issues in Finland and attempts to remediate?

Coasts of Finland -

Finland coasts, contains low-lying plains. The plains have height of about 20 meters above the mean sea level. The coasts also contain Island (Aland) and Archipelago (Turku). The coast is also rugged along the Baltic Sea. ays and inlets are present. Gulfs - of Finland and Bothnia are present.

The sediments comes from the load carried by the rivers and streams and the erosion and denudation of the coastal areas.

Coastal erosion of Finland -

1. Rising of the global sea level due to global warming.

2. Coastal flooding leading to erosion.

Attempts to remediate coastal erosion:

1. Building of sea walls.

2. Building of revetments along shore line.

3. Building of jetties and groins.