Analysis of Coastal Erosion in Japan Based on Watershed

Characteristics

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1. Introduction to the importance of coastal area in Japan

2. Current status of the coastal environment in Japan

3. Research goals & Methodology

Overview

1. Introduction to the Importance of Coastal Area

Disaster prevention Human utilization Ecological services

The function of coastal area

Coastal Zone Facts of Japan

2. Current status of the coastal environment in Japan

Reasons: Dam constructionSediment trapping by vegetationCoastal preservation engineering

Sediment comes from:

Coastal erosion

Coastline Protection in Japan from 1962 to 1992

Headland Tetrapod

3.Research Goals & Methodology

Coastal erosion areas Rivers of Japan

Analyze the connection between watershed characteristics and coastal erosion condition

Find the effects of public participation on coastal erosion

Provide useful suggestions for coastal erosion prevention

Research Goals

Data analysis Coastal erosion speed in the recent 20 years Watershed characteristics

shape, size, soil type, land use, topography

Key informant interviews Local residents

Two-way Approach

The Status of River Research & Coastal Erosion Conditions