Coastal Erosion Causes in Florida Longshore Drift: Sediments are transported along a coast at an angle to the shoreline. This occurs most frequently in the surf zone. Attrition: Waves cause loose pieces of rock debris to collide causing corrasion or abrasion (like sandpaper). Corrasion: Waves break on the shore or cliff face, which slowly erodes… Continue reading 7 Great Techniques and Methods To Control Erosion