As it explains in the book, coastal erosion is becoming recognized
as a serious national and worldwide problem because of continuing global rise
in sea-level and expensive development in the coastal zone (Keller 377). Peru
is no exception. I was not able to find many articles explaining Peru’s coastal problems, I did find a few
examples.
As I was doing research, I read that the sand takes in the energy of the waves. Well, in the ANCA 24 article Carlos Bocanegra, biologist and ecologist, said Peru's erosion problem is due to climate change and "human factors." Those factors being a decease of sand. One being, the dunes in the region of La Libertad no longer existing. The second being, "builders of the Moche and Viru rivers decreased their supply of sand to beaches." The third reason being, houses being built in the desert interfering with the wind transporting sand. And lastly, "the construction of the port structure which blew part of the Cerro Carretas [which,] was a natural shade that originated then sand drift[ed] into areas sensitive to erosion."
In the Living in Peru article, a local resident wrote that Huanchaco lost 200 meters of beach when it was hit by strong waves. It was later explained that the district mayor did not do much to prevent further damage. (He added long stones and rocks in front of the ocean essentially, building a barrier.) It was expressed that the residents did not agree with the "solution" and are called on authorities to do more.
References:
Keller, Edward A., et al. Natural Hazards, Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes. Fourth Edition. 20
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ReplyDeleteHi Sol,
ReplyDeleteGood job on your post this week. You have a clear way of writing and explaining everything. I agree with what you mentioned from the book... Coastal erosion is a serious national and world wide problem. Since there are so many other issues in the world, this hazard may get overlooked by some people.I enjoyed reading what you had to say about Peru.
Hello Sol.
ReplyDeleteGreat post I enjoyed the subjects that you touched on like the people who are building their homes from different materials to withstands further hazards.
Hey Sol, I had the same problem as you with finding information. But you certainly have a very informative post. I think you did a great job. I think it’s crazy that even beach waves can cause so much damage.
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