Coastal Geography of the USA: Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts – Economy and Risks
Introduction The United States is a country with extensive coastlines, stretching over 19,924 kilometers (12,380 miles) including all states and territories. These coasts, divided into the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts, play a vital role in shaping the nation’s economy, culture, transportation, settlement patterns, and environmental challenges. Coastal regions are hubs of human activity due…
