Coastal erosion is a major concern for both natural and developed shorelines across the United States, affecting habitats, infrastructure, and entire communities. To support better decision-making and risk planning, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducts nationwide analysis of shoreline changes and provides tools to understand past and future coastal dynamics. This lightweight web application simplifies access to that data, offering an intuitive and efficient way for scientists, planners, and the public to explore shoreline change information.
Layer Descriptions
Long-term (78+ years) rates of shoreline change for open-ocean shorelines of the United States ranging from 1800's to 2018.
Short-term (~30 years) rates of shoreline change for open-ocean shorelines of the United States ranging from 1970's to 2018.
Historical shoreline positions for ocean shorelines of the United States ranging from 1800's to present.
Map Controls Overview
Full Extent: Zooms to all visible data
Clear Layers: Erases all active layers, and zoom to default extent