WEEK 13: Turkey’s Risk for Coastal Erosion Coastal erosion is a concern all around the world, and Turkey is no exception. With its extensive coastline along the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea, Turkey faces significant risks. The Causes of Coastal Erosion in Turkey Turkey's coastal erosion primarily results from a combination of natural and human-induced factors. Natural causes include wave action, sea-level rise, and storm surges, which are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. The Black Sea has a major play in this aspect. Human activities have also accelerated erosion. Construction of ports, urban development, and sand mining along the coasts disturb natural sediment transport processes. Effects of Coastal Erosion Coastal erosion has significant social, economic, and environmental consequences in Turkey. Tourist hotspots like Antalya and Bodrum, known for their beautiful beaches, are facing shrinking coastlines, which may harm the tou...