GeoWilmington The islands under threat from rising sea levels bbc.co.ukThe impact of climate change is already being felt in the Western Isles of Scotland. Rising sea levels and powerful storms are eroding the dunes and machair land that protects many low-lying communities....
GeoWilmington Ancient sea level rise turned one island into the Isles of Scilly dailymail.co.uk - Joe Pinkstone The Isles of Scilly were once just a single island, before soaring sea levels submerged much of the land to create the archipelago we know today. Now, …
GeoWilmingtonCornwall, UK First section of Dawlish sea wall opened - New Civil Engineer newcivilengineer.com - Catherine Kennedy The first section of the new Dawlish sea wall has been officially opened by rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris. It will help protect the railway …
GeoWilmington Walcott: Clean-up operation after village hit by sand storm bbc.co.uk - BBC NewsA clean-up operation is under way after a seaside village became covered in sand blown off a beach in high winds. Cars, gardens and roads in Walcott, Norfolk, were left concealed by the storm on Friday...
GeoWilmington My childhood will be lost to the sea bbc.co.uk - By Nomia IqbalDarcy Bayless knows that soon, she and her family will be evicted from their home by the North Sea. Her red brick home in the coastal village of Happisburgh has a great view of the water. The problem that...