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).
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).