Human impacts on coastal stability in the Pechora Sea (original) (raw)

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The geoecological situation in the regions of intense industrial exploitation on the Pechora Sea coast, particularly in the Varandei area, is dangerous. Human factors intensify eolian and slope processes and thermoerosion. Coastal stability decreases and coastal retreat rates are twice as high as in regions unaffected by human activity. Industrial exploitation results in the destruction of natural environments and considerable material losses. Several housing estates and industrial constructions have already been destroyed because of coastal erosion. Damage increases each year as the cliff retreats towards the center of the Varandei settlement. The oil terminal, airport and other industrial objects are also endangered.

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This work was supported by the International Association for the Promotion of Co-operation with Scientists from the New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (INTAS, Grant No. 03-55-2506).

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Ogorodov, S.A. Human impacts on coastal stability in the Pechora Sea.Geo-Mar Lett 25, 190–195 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00367-004-0200-3

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• Received: 30 September 2003
• Accepted: 29 April 2004
• Published: 18 December 2004
• Issue Date: June 2005
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00367-004-0200-3

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