The Many Types of Shorelines


by Steven Davies on Jul 24, 2013 | Views: 107 | Score: 0
Rocky15
Flats15
Beaches18
Vegetated43
Armored9
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Steven Davies
Steven Davies on Jul 24, 2013 11:37 AM said:

There a variety of shoreline types across the U.S., but the five main types are rocky, flats, beaches,vegetated, and armored. Vegetated shorelines are the most prevalent type, covering 43% of shorelines. Only 18% of shorelines are categorized as the sand or gravel beaches that Americans go to vacation. 9% of shorelines are armored with man-made structures or riprap (rock).