Backstrom, Joni s protected, and restored and that sustainable use is promoted in order to halt degradation and biodiversity loss. The logs are durable, lasting between two and five years. Leuci, Rio Onshore, Salmon Bay lost some dune buffer (HWL retreated 10 m) during the March 07 swell. The focus area for the validation has been West Africa, particularly the. The natural coastline recovered (at least 60 %) within a year. EHS at Inyoni Rocks, Amanzimtoti, June (2006: left) and July (2007: right) (Source: Independent Newspapers). Thus a storm surge hydraulic head was established which gave rise to a strong return flow. Besides helping to keep the water clean, these features also play a crucial role in indirect economic benefits. and With the increase in the westerly winds between 30 and 60 S (Bning et al. Dolan & Hayden, Reference Dolan and Hayden1981), as surges associated with low pressure systems cause water levels to be especially elevated and enable waves to reach back-beach areas. At its peak, winter erosion occurred during neap tides and even during low swells; however, the greatest impact was during high swells and spring tides. and 37.7.1 Coastal Erosion, Coastal Flooding, Soil and Water Salinization Coastal erosion, which results in a shrinkage of the coastline, is estimated on average at between 0.5 and 2 m per year. There is also soil erosion in South Africa, Nigeria, Zaire, Mauritania, Niger, Sudan, and Somalia. This beach is normally typified by symmetrical longshore sandwaves (see Thevenot & Kraus, Reference Thevenot and Kraus1995) with wavelengths of 300 m. One such sandwave grew larger, asymmetrical and mobile, EHS activity took place in the trough that preceded it, and it moved progressively northward, driven by the northerly longshore drift. Data collection for this project is ongoing and results will be made available in due course. For example, the March 2007 storm in Durban had maximum run-up levels of +10m above mean sea level (MSL) (Smith et al., 2007). Multibeam image of the Richards Bay offshore dredge dump site showing scouring and deposition. Many areas in the continent that suffer from erosion and desertification include the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and Ghana. Simple calculations suggest that a minimum of 1.5 106 m3 sediment may have been removed from the Salmon Bay coastline and deposited 350 m offshore at depths of at least 20 m CD. Discover the data on the Digital Earth Africa Map. Note the absence of a nearshore bar and suspended sediment in the nearshore surf zone on the right. Close this message to accept cookies or find out how to manage your cookie settings. When seawalls did hold the line, some were overtopped and excavated from behind and failed to stop the erosion. The contrasting styles of swell-driven coastal erosion between the March 07 and the Winter 07 erosion events may be explained in terms of water-level dynamics and geomorphology. Although the KZN coastline appears to have re-equilibrated, the sand loss in some urbanized coasts has resulted in the new HWL being 5 to 10 m landward of the pre-March 07 position. In the rocky areas a boulder storm beach deposit was formed on the landward side of the wave-cut platform (Fig. The July, 2007 image was captured prior to peak erosion; note the lack of surf bars. In Varela, the shoreline has retreated by up to 700 m inland in the past 40 years (see inset above). In contrast, on the exposed southern beaches, water-loffel retaining systems and concrete seawalls failed. These changes were linked to the long-term behavior of oceanographic variables such as wave climate and mean sea level. In rocky coastal areas it was also noted that the wave-cut platform was only partially exposed, with part remaining buried under dune sand or drained swampland (Fig. If the cumulative erosion recorded during 20062007 is compared to the long-term (19371983) HWL fluctuations (Cooper, Reference Cooper1991a,Reference Cooperb, Reference Cooper1994), the greatest erosion corresponds to the areas with the largest historic envelopes of mobility (Table 7). Figure 10. Coastal surge penetration was low due to the steep hinterland, but washover fans 100300 m long developed in estuaries. Significant open ocean swells during the May to August (2007) Winter Erosion cycle. and Driven by Digital Earth Australia experience, the processing workflow and methods used to build the DE Africa Coastline monitoring service (Coastlines) can be also experienced and tailored in the, Coastal erosion is closely linked to a changing climate, as it is highly responsive to rising sea levels, changing precipitation patterns, and higher temperatures. The size of the swell is undoubtedly important in shifting the focus of wave breaking and imparting excess energy to the shoreline, but the enhanced water levels associated with barometric surge, extreme astronomical tides, storm surges and wave set-up are also responsible for coastal erosion. Lesser swells are focused by headlands and result in megarip development and activation of erosion hotspots. Inyoni Rocks: note the wide northern beach on June, 2006 (left image), whereas by July, 2007 (right image) the northern beach has thinned and sediment has built up on the southern point. By helping insurance companies calculate premiums more effectively and assess claims linked to damages caused by coastal erosion, DEA can generate $31 million per year in additional profits for the insurance sector. . Richards Bay (Fig. Most of the beaches are backed by steep coastal dunes, although some are backed by rock outcrop. This swell event removed the semi-continuous nearshore bar system and conditioned the coast such that lesser subsequent swell events accomplished much greater amounts of coastal erosion than expected (up to 100 m at certain erosion hotspots) because waves reached the coast without significant energy dissipation. Coastal erosion is closely linked to a changing climate, as it is highly responsive to rising sea levels, changing precipitation patterns, and higher temperatures. This was due to a rocky point (surfer's point) to the south bypassing much of the wave energy northwards and focusing it on the soft coastline at the end of the rocky point. Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act, National Estuarine Management Plan Guideline, Best Practices for Coastal Development in KZN, EMP for uMkhanyakude District Municipality, EMP for King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Oceans and Coasts, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Fisheries Management, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments. With the rising sea levels and stronger winds forecast for global warming, erosion such as this is likely to increase along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. In general they induced intense scouring, especially at their ends, amplifying the swell damage. In West Africa alone, coastal areas host about one third of the regions population and generate 56% of its GDP. The focus area for the validation has been West Africa, particularly the seaside resort of Saly Portudal in Mbour-Senegal. ), were exposed and partly eroded by wave action during March 2007, suggesting a longer interval since previous erosion of this magnitude. The Siasconset Beach Preservation Fund (SBP) has been fighting to keep homes on their property for two decades. Figure 11. By February (2008), most EHS localities and laterally eroded beaches had been restored to at least 60 % of their pre-March 07 erosion width. A continuous sand beach in the form of a 20 km long zeta bay extends through the Durban Bight (Fig. We describe the morphodynamics of a series of swell events with attention to water levels, wave heights and erosion patterns revealed by a combination of visual observations, in most cases, and field measurements (Fig. Prices and download plans . 2013. Coastal areas have always played an important role in human activities and have grown in economic importance in recent decades. Estuary barriers were overwashed and washover fans 100300 m wide created, comparable to a weak category 3 Caribbean hurricane (Morton & Sallenger, Reference Morton and Sallenger2003). Figure 5. Chagu-Goff, Catherine How can we learn more about these coasts and provide policy and decision makers with the tools to better combat future threats and erosion for a sustainable management of coastal areas? Although this is a natural process, it is exacerbated by human activity, such as infrastructure construction and dune vegetation removal. A new nearshore bar system (surf bars) was developed by early September 2007. data, 2008: http://researchspace.csir.co.za/dspace/bitstream/10204/2561/1/Theron_2008.pdf). Several of these swells coincided with spring and equinox tides and resulted in shoreline recession. Buckley, Mark Only one significant event was recorded (at Submarine Bay), the significance of which is still being assessed. These differ from storms in that the waves tend to be larger, of longer period and are not always accompanied by a tidal surge. Table 1. Nandasena, Aruna K. Note the absence of a nearshore bar and suspended sediment in the nearshore surf zone on the right. The fact that the coastline recovered quickly suggests this event to have been significant but not extreme. Wave run-up inundation levels reached 11.6 m CD, but in general this did not result in scour, unless focused by badly placed infrastructure. This will also increase the delivery of other ecosystem services. As a result, the coast responded with lateral (alongshore) erosion as opposed to EHS activity during the March 07 swell. Durban and Richards Bay have average spring tidal ranges of 1.8 and 1.84 m, respectively, with maximum tidal heights of 2.3 and 2.47 m, respectively. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. and In the past, floods have affected the river banks, costing the country over RmB40 billion in lost production and ecological health. Contrasting styles of swell-driven coastal erosion: School of Geological Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4001, South Africa, Coastal and Catchment Policy, Co-ordination and Management, eThekwini Municipality, P.O. Total loading time: 1.282 2013. Some relatively minor erosion took place, but the catastrophic destruction anticipated at Eastmoor Crescent, considering its recent history, did not take place. Paris, Raphal 6), especially within the 5 m amsl contour (5.9 m CD), and particularly where bedrock is shallow (Smith et al. Learn more about the method and technical details in the Digital Earth Africa Docs. The March 07 large swell-driven megarip currents moved eroded coastal sediment onto the shelf, eroded the nearshore (surf) bars and triggered six months of coastal disequilibrium. This process is known as longshore drift. It contributes around US$5.7 billion to the South African economy, and the direct economic benefits stem from a variety of sectors. Several erosion hotspots which had been active during 2006, such as Eastmoor Crescent (Durban), Inyoni Rocks (South Durban) and Submarine Bay (KZN South Coast)(Fig. Bundy, Simon C. 2013. The Problem Today Currently, 40% of soil in Africa is degraded. Although seawalls are not designed to protect beaches, they can help protect historic buildings. Mallinson, Dave Two late-season Indian Ocean tropical cyclones (Favio and Gamede) moved west towards Madagascar, and then turned south, weakening into extra-tropical lows as they did so. Among the 54 African states, more than 30 are coastal. . The KZN coast comprises a number of headland-bound bays containing sandy beaches (Cooper Reference Cooper1991a,Reference Cooperb, Reference Cooper1994), some of which form barriers across river mouths (Cooper, Reference Cooper2001). The lower wave run-up in the central Durban beaches (between Vetch's and Eastmoor beaches) damaged urban beachfront structures, especially glass doors and windows. At Submarine Bay, comparable erosion was recorded in 1991 (R. Osborne, pers. Sandmining. When combined with the impacts of human development it has the potential to cause significant changes to the coastlines of Africa. Between the swells on the 30th August (Ho = 3.2 m) and the 26th September equinox (Ho = 3.3 m), no major swell occurred and the nearshore (surf) bars were able to reform, restricting further erosion. The result is an accurate assessment of the coastal environment. Coastal erosion is a major problem for Africa. 1). Moes & Rossouw (Reference Moes and Rossouw2008) have indicated an average Hs of 1.8 m for Durban, diminishing northward to 1.5 m at Richards Bay (Fig. They not only protect coastal features from the forces of wind and waves, but also provide habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Clark, Kate Mather, Andrew A. When constructing sea walls, it is important to consider the service life of the structure. Biological Conservation 32 (1985) 99 127 Erosion of the Beach at St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa R. A. Lubke Department of Plant Sciences, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa ABSTRACT In the last decade concern has been expressed about the assumed erosion oJ the beach at St Francis Bay. 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