Climate change threatens East Anglian coast with increased flooding and erosion.
The study looked at how climate change and rising sea levels will affect the coast of East Anglia. Researchers used models to predict future conditions based on different scenarios of greenhouse gas emissions. They focused on the North Norfolk coast in the UK, where large tidal sandbanks and sand ridges are present. The models showed that these changes will impact wave heights, flooding risks, and sediment transport. The study also considered how cliff erosion contributes to maintaining offshore sandbanks. Additionally, the researchers examined the effects of offshore sand extraction on coastline erosion. The findings help us understand how our coastlines may change in the future due to climate change.