The ever-changing coastline

The coastline refers to the boundary between seawater and land, which constantly changes over time. The change of coastline is a complex natural process, influenced by various factors such as crustal movement, river sediment, climate change, and human activities.

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The various forms formed by the combined effects of tectonic movements, seawater dynamics, biological processes, and climatic factors on the coast. The alternation of glacial and interglacial periods during the Quaternary period caused significant fluctuations in sea level, as well as advances and retreats, leading to continuous changes in the coastline. The coastal zone, as a transitional zone between land and sea, is the direct site of interaction between land and sea. The influencing factors of coastal zone changes can be classified into three categories: global environmental processes, coastal zone environmental processes, and human activities.