The Sea Cliffs Exposure and Management in 2 Mai – Vama Veche Shore Sector

Abstract

A major concern for coastal communities is shoreline change. This leads to the progressive loss of beaches. In order to anticipate the development of coastal management plans, it is important to understand the causes of coastal erosion. In the absence of development and consolidation works, the Tourist Area of National Interest, 2 Mai - Vama Veche, is undergoing progressive degradation. Due to the advanced erosion areas, the coastal cliffs are in danger of collapsing more quickly. The delineation of the affected coastal area, as well as the highlighting of methodological criteria, especially at the sea-land interface, assumes the use of the coastline as a key element in the delineation of beach and cliff areas, and the use of the crest of the cliff slope in the delineation of cliff areas. This takes into account the natural variability of geomorphological processes, but also the vulnerability of sectors and subsectors of the southern Romanian coast.