Problem of stabilization of sea coasts of the Georgian SSR

Abstract

The severest coastal erosion in the USSR occurs along the Black Sea shores in the limits of Georgian SSR. Its main reasons are the decrease of river solid run-off as well as the beach sediments removal for construction purposes. The latter took place thefore the 60 ties. The investigations now carried on and their essential results are described. Much attention has been paid to the budget calculations of beach sediments. Different methods are used. The investigations results are the bases for forecasting The cases of Pitsunda, north Kolkhida, Pcti, Kobuleti and Chorokhi river mouth are dealt with. The long-term survey of shore regime has been organized.