Sweden's Coatal Erosion



Sweden does experience coastal erosion. Most of the sand beaches are located in the southern Sweden and around the islands of Sweden, however the majority of the of the coastal erosion happens along of the southern part (Scania). In Scania, the sea level rise vares between 0-1 mm per year. "Around 150,000 buildings are located in an area susceptible to erosion in the case of a rise in sea level of 88 cm. The value of these properties amounts to approximately SEK 220 billion." (climatechangepost.com) 




So what can we do to prevent this hazard? After research, I couldn't find any mitigation efforts that Sweden takes, but there are always things that Sweden can do, and us too! If you know you are in danger of erosion, why should you stay? Move away from that area. Take your family and pets and whatever important things you need and leave. You could also convince your neighbors to leave too. Even though we may want to live near the pretty ocean, it may not always be safe.



Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 13, 2020 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Emily, I really enjoyed reading your post. I was amazed by how many houses are in the range of being hurt by the erosion. I couldn't find any specific mitigation effects my country's is doing, but they have been monitoring it since the 70's.

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  2. StephanieNovember 15, 2020 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Emily,

    It's always interesting to see the effects of climate change. I like the visual examples you provided in your post. Good job.


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  3. isaiahr29November 15, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    Hi Emily,
    Thanks for sharing your input on Sweden's coastal erosion. Was that the Black Sea that borders Sweden? I generally see Sweden as a calm and self sustaining country, but why would they not have mitigation efforts to control the erosion? Maybe the erosion is not as bad due not having such aggressive waves crashing on the shore. Please view my blog on Russia and comment!

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