The Coast The Hazardous Earth Series

The coast is one of the most dynamic parts of the earth surface. Since early civilization, coastal areas have been attractive settling grounds for human population as they provided abundant marine resources, fertile agricultural land and possibilities for trade and transport. This has led to high population densities and high levels of development in many coastal areas and this trend is continuing into the 21st century. About 23% of the world's population lives within 100 km of the coast and about 10 % of the population live in extremely low-lying areas (