An analysis of shoreline erosion along the northern coast of East Galveston Bay, Texas, USA.

Shoreline erosion was measured along a portion of East Galveston Bay, Texas over a period of five years. These short-term measurements were consistent with erosion estimates obtained from aerial photographs spanning almost 40 years. The erosional impact of a major hurricane (Alicia) was not as severe as expected. It appears that many factors are responsible for the current erosional trend in this area, both natural and man-induced. It is unlikely that this trend will be reversed due to the effects of compactional subsidence and rising sea level.