One of the most important of the island's defences is against erosion or inundation by the sea. BNC
However, the tilting process and inundation that accompanied it were so gradual that most existing forms of wildlife had ample time to escape from or adapt to the changes. BNC
Extensive areas of prime agricultural land, supporting tens of millions of people, will be lost through inundation and saltwater contamination of the soils. BNC