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The Aegean Sea: A “Water Way” Connecting the Diverse Marine Ecosystems of the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean Sea Read chapter Read first chapter

2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Geomorphology and Dynamics of the Aegean Coasts

Authors : Vandarakis Dimitrios, Poulos Serafeim, Karditsa Aikaterini, Petrakis Stelios, Alexandrakis George, Malliouri Dimitra, Hatiris Georgios-Angelos, Moraitis Vyron, Kikaki Katerina, Anagnostou Christos, Kapsimalis Vasilios

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Abstract

The coastline of the Aegean Sea has a length of about 13,660 km, which belongs to Greece by 78.6% and to Turkey by 21.4%. The Greek coasts consist of hard rocks (43.0%), soft rocks (47.8%), and non-cohesive sediments (9.3%). Most depositional coasts are located in the northern Aegean, where relatively large rivers form extended deltas. At the same time, numerous small beaches (<1 km long) are situated between the rocky promontories of the eastern and northeastern islands. About 28% of the coastline is subject to erosion, with an average retreat rate of 0.3–0.5 m year−1. As sea levels are expected to rise in the coming years due to climate change, immediate action must be taken to increase the resilience of low-slope beaches.

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Metadata
Title
Geomorphology and Dynamics of the Aegean Coasts
Authors
Vandarakis Dimitrios
Poulos Serafeim
Karditsa Aikaterini
Petrakis Stelios
Alexandrakis George
Malliouri Dimitra
Hatiris Georgios-Angelos
Moraitis Vyron
Kikaki Katerina
Anagnostou Christos
Kapsimalis Vasilios
Copyright Year
2024
Book
The Aegean Sea Environment

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-53796-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-53797-4

Copyright Year: 2024

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2023_1061