BIG BAGS USA® Can Help with Coastal Erosion!

When coastal erosion occurs, there is a widespread perception that it is always irreversible, especially right after a storm when erosion is more evident. There is also little public awareness of the physics behind coastal processes that causes the difference between structural and episodic erosion. Erosion can be followed by coastal accretion when boundary conditions change, either at a seasonal, annual or much longer, geological time scale. People need to be aware of the problems associated with coastal erosion and Big Bags USA® is here to help!

What is Coastal Erosion? 


Coastal Erosion is the loss of shoreline, beach and/or dune sediments, caused by wave action, tidal currents, drainage or high winds. Understanding coastal erosion processes requires an insight into all the factors that interact along the shoreline and an awareness of different time scales. On geological time scales, coastal evolution in sedimentary environments is governed by the demand and supply of sediments. When supply is greater than demand, the coast will grow seaward, when demand equals supply, the coast will stay in place, and when the supply is insufficient, the coast will tend to retreat. Most erosion occurs over a short period of time, sometimes hours during a hurricane such as Katrina or during a season such as in California during an El Nino event. Here are some examples of coastal erosion in the United States:

  • Erosion by Hurrican Rita
  • Coastal Damage at Gulfport by Hurriane Katrina
  • Winter Storm Damage on the California Coast
  • Erosion in Florida Wetlands
  • Erosion Due to Hurricane Dennis
  • Erosion Due to Hurricane Andrew 
  • Damage by Hurricane Jeanne
  • Damage by Hurricane Ivan


When Does Coastal Erosion Become a Problem? 


Coastal erosion becomes a problem when there is no more room for change. For example, a highly urbanized coastal zone will face difficulties with coastal erosion. With increasing urbanization of our coastlines, the demand for shoreline defenses and erosion control also increases. New economic developments lead to reduced coastal resilience since the coastline has nowhere to move. Climate change can also affect coastal erosion. The relative rise of sea level is the most important driver for accelerated erosion. Over time, higher sea levels will raise extreme water levels, allow waves to break nearer the coast and transmit more wave energy to the shoreline. This will promote erosion and coastal retreat at sediment starved locations. Sea-level rise is likely to cause an inland migration of beaches and the loss of coastal wetlands. Other drivers that may exacerbate erosion rates are increased storms, higher waves and changes in prevalent wind directions.

Big Bags USA® flood barrier deployment as berm barriers and tidal breaks can use the coastal fronts existing sand to fill the sandbags. This provides even more savings, while eliminating further sediment deposits.  The flexibility of the barrier allows the product to be used on any and all surfaces without the need for trenching or leveling to get a good seal. Big Bags USA® barrier systems have unmatched versatility to handle the highest demands at a fraction of the costs compared to other products. Contact us about your coastline management project today!

If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


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Protection Systems, LLC
(573) 480-6699

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