deforestation takes away the roots of trees that help hold the ground together. when you remove the trees, the soil is less packed and is more liable to wash away in a storm, therefore changing the elevation, coastline, etc.
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Deforestation (destroying forests) often happens because land is wanted for agriculture. The world's demand for Hamburgers has meant that great amounts of the Amazon rainforest have been cut down so that cattle can graze.