Singapore and Coastal Erosion

Coastal Hazards: Singapore

 Singapore has its share of natural hazards. Being an Island, Singapore is also at risk of Coastal erosion. Coastal erosion is a very large threat to coastal countries as they cause property damage, loss of land, displacement, and loss of animal habitat. 

As sea levels rise, the shore starts to get thinner and thinner. Water property is affected because the water starts to mess with the structure and ultimately overtake it. However sea levels aren't rising in Singapore at an alarming rate. By 2050 levels are expected to rise by 0.2 meters. But when the time comes it is better to be ready. Coastal erosion also affects habitat loss as well. The coastal wetlands are at risk and so are the animals that live there. 

Singapore has already implemented protection to the coastal erosion. 70% of the coast is protected by stone walls or rock revetments. All in which is part of Singapore's green plan to help the country in the long run. Experts are looking at ways to protect the coasts in the long run by 2030. Whether it is natural or manmade, solutions to sea level rise have been in affect for quite some time.

Links: 

https://sciencing.com/about-6085011-erosion-effects-ecosystem.html

https://greenplan.medium.com/protecting-our-coastlines-2475f4f1b7c2#:~:text=At%20present%2C%20about%2070%25%20of,Reserve%20(Image%20credit%3A%20PUB)

https://www.investopedia.com/the-economic-impact-of-coastal-erosion-5220483#:~:text=Coastal%20erosion%20is%20the%20process,of%20dollars%20in%20property%20damage.