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coastline

[kohst-lahyn] / ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn /


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Geological Survey has identified the Big Sur coastline as one of the most landslide-prone areas in the western United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"It is possible to change the direction of the energy flux, which can improve how wastewater or other contaminants along a coastline are dispersed."

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

"This is a tragic incident for everyone involved," Burns said, urging people to "continue to enjoy our beautiful coastline and be aware of your surroundings".

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Balochistan covers nearly 44% of the country's land, sharing volatile borders with Iran and Afghanistan and covering part of the Arabian Sea coastline.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Europe has a highly indented coastline, with five large peninsulas that approach islands in their isolation, and all of which evolved independent languages, ethnic groups, and governments: Greece, Italy, Iberia, Denmark, and Norway/Sweden.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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