This book offers an insight into the global occurrence geomorphology evolution weathering
and erosion of coastal cliffs and bluffs. Stabilization and preservation of cliffs are treated
in detail. Mitigation of cliff hazards and preservation of scenic features and sites of
scientific importance requires effective coastal cliff management that can only be based on
thorough knowledge of the physical processes at work. Cliffs have been cut in various
geological formations and have taken shape as a sequel to a world-wide sea level rise. Most
cliffs have receded as the result of weathering and erosion but some are now stable. Where
they are actively receding consuming useful agricultural or forested land or threatening
coastal structures such as roads buildings and seaside towns it may be necessary to halt
their retreat or at least to modify it by coastal cliff management.
