Definitions
- A structure built along the shoreline to protect land from erosion and flooding caused by waves and tides. - Referring to a barrier that separates the sea from the land, often made of concrete or rocks. - Talking about a wall that is designed to prevent the sea from encroaching on the land.
- A structure built offshore to protect a harbor, marina, or beach from the force of waves and currents. - Referring to a barrier that breaks the force of waves before they reach the shore. - Talking about a structure that provides shelter for boats and ships from rough seas.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are structures built to protect the shoreline from the force of waves and tides.
- 2Both can be made of concrete or rocks.
- 3Both are designed to reduce the impact of waves on the shore.
- 4Both can provide a barrier between the sea and the land.
- 5Both can be used to create a calmer area for boats and ships.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Seawalls are built along the shoreline while breakwaters are built offshore.
- 2Purpose: Seawalls are designed to protect the land from erosion and flooding while breakwaters are built to protect harbors and marinas from waves and currents.
- 3Shape: Seawalls are typically straight and vertical while breakwaters are often curved or angled to break the force of waves.
- 4Effectiveness: Seawalls can cause erosion on adjacent beaches while breakwaters can create a calmer area for boats and ships.
- 5Visibility: Seawalls are often visible from the shore while breakwaters may not be visible depending on their location.
Remember this!
Seawall and breakwater are both structures built to protect the shoreline from the force of waves and tides. However, the difference between seawall and breakwater is their location and purpose. A seawall is built along the shoreline to protect the land from erosion and flooding caused by waves and tides. Whereas, a breakwater is built offshore to protect harbors and marinas from waves and currents.
