What current geologic processes ultimately doom any attempts to stabilize and preserve shorelines within a century or so?
A) global plate motions and tectonic shifts
B) gradual sea level rise of 1- 2 mm/year related to global warming
C) loss of river discharge from dams and water use on most major rivers
D) increasing storm severity
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