Earth's geography might seem unchanging, but it's changed greatly over the years. Some of the most obvious changes have taken place on Earth's coastlines, where the consequences of human activities are seen in a number of ways. This book explores the different ways Earth's coastlines have changed and why these changes have taken place. Through fact boxes and sidebars, readers will also learn about how people can help prevent these changes from continuing. Full-color photographs further depict the changes to Earth's coastline environments.

Includes index.

Important impacts -- Types of coastlines -- Small changes every day -- Big changes over time -- Storm threats -- Living along the coast -- Coastal development -- Effects of pollution -- Global changes -- Reacting to nature -- Measuring coastal change -- Agencies and regulations -- Moving forward -- Reducing our impact.