Around 17% of the mainland coastline is affected.
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Professor, British Geological Survey
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Principal Numerical Modeller, British Geological Survey
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Honorary Research Associate and Karst Geohazard Specialist, British Geological Survey
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International Development Hydrogeologist, British Geological Survey
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Senior Software Developer, British Geological Survey
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Volcanologist, British Geological Survey
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Team Leader Groundwater Protection, British Geological Survey
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Aqueous chemist, British Geological Survey