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Canada's Dynamic Coastline

Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Mineral Resources Branch
Information Circular ME 29, 1993

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Table of Contents

  • How long is Canada's coastline?
  • Why is our coastline important?
  • What is erosion?
  • What causes erosion?
  • What causes the sea level to rise?
  • How fast is our coastline retreating?
  • Can coastal erosion be prevented?
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