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Do South Carolina’s ocean beaches experience “long-term” erosion?

April 26, 2017beaches erosion experience ocean south carolina

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Do South Carolina’s ocean beaches experience “long-term” erosion?

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Yes. Long-term erosion, often called “beach migration,” is generally associated with rising sea levels. Sea level in the Charleston area has risen nearly a foot during the last century, causing beaches to migrate landward.