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NOURISHMENT
INTRODUCTION
Why beach
nourishment ?
In general, there are three reasons for beach
nourishment:
1. combatting coastal erosion (chronic
erosion)
2. preventing flooding (safety)
3. maintaining a wide recreational beach
Profile Nourishment
Beach Profile
Nourishment
describes
programs that
nourish the full
beach profile.
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Magnolia beach
Before Nourishment
After Nourishment
Dune Nourishment
Dune nourishment is particularly effective in protecting
upland development against storm waves.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Alternatives to nourishment
Sand Bags
Seawalls
Video
References :-
www.wikipedia.com
Beach Stabilization Structure & Beach
nourishment alternatives .(Paper presented
by Steven Hafner )
Beach and Dune Restoration by Karl
Nordstrom. (Book)
www.beachapedia.com
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