Philippine Sea coast

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The Philippine Sea coast is the eastern seaboard of the Philippines facing the Philippine Sea, characterized by long sandy beaches, fishing communities, and exposure to Pacific weather systems.

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Philippine Sea coast canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastline
geographical region
administrativeJurisdiction multiple coastal provinces of the Philippines
affectedBy Pacific typhoons NERFINISHED
northeast monsoon (Amihan)
southwest monsoon (Habagat)
storm surges
borderedBy Sierra Madre mountain range in eastern Luzon NERFINISHED
climateInfluence tropical monsoon climate
tropical rainforest climate in some sections
country Philippines
economicActivity artisanal fishing
coastal agriculture in some lowland areas
commercial fishing
small-scale tourism in beach areas
ecosystemType coral reefs offshore in many areas
mangrove forests in sheltered sections
sandy beaches
faces Pacific Ocean NERFINISHED
Philippine Sea NERFINISHED
hasCharacteristic exposed to Pacific weather systems
fishing communities
high wave energy in many areas
long sandy beaches
prone to coastal erosion in some stretches
hasFeature bays and coves along the eastern seaboard
river mouths opening into the Philippine Sea
hasSectionIn Bicol Region NERFINISHED
Caraga Region NERFINISHED
Eastern Visayas NERFINISHED
Leyte Island NERFINISHED
Luzon NERFINISHED
Mindanao NERFINISHED
Samar Island NERFINISHED
locatedOnSideOf eastern side of the Philippine archipelago
marineZone Philippine exclusive economic zone on the eastern side
orientation generally north–south along the eastern Philippines
partOf Pacific Ring of Fire region NERFINISHED
risk coastal flooding
tsunami exposure from Pacific seismic events
typhoon landfalls
subjectTo coastal management and disaster risk reduction programs of the Philippine government
supports small-scale coastal settlements
subsistence fisheries
usedFor navigation reference for shipping routes in the western Pacific

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San Isidro locatedOn Philippine Sea coast
subject surface form: San Isidro, Northern Samar
Palanan, Isabela, Philippines locatedIn Philippine Sea coast