Coastal erosion in Nørlev Strand (Denmark): modelling and defense strategies comparison

The Danish west coast presents a continue evolution because of its hydrodynamic and geomorphological conditions. The main topic of the following thesis is to analyse and understand the erosion causes in Nørlev Strand, a small village in the North-West coast of Denmark, close to the most famous Lønstrup in the Hjørring Kommune. LITPACK is the software package used as support of the study: LITDRIFT is used understand the erosion (causes and magnitude), LITLINE to simulate the yearly shore-line tendency, LITPROF to see how change the cross-shore profile in case of storm and after, restoring a “normal” condition. Finallly, a solution to erosion is proposed based on local citizens (low visual impact and cost) and Danish Coastal Authority will (the body responsible giving permissions to any changes on the coast).