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Wave-induced sandbar migration reshapes coastlines, impacting beach erosion and marine life.

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Wave-induced sediment transport and onshore sandbar migration
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Researchers studied how waves can move sandbars closer to the shore by using a computer model. They found that when waves are strong and the current is weak, the waves are the main force pushing the sandbar towards the shore. By adjusting the model to account for certain factors, they were able to accurately predict the movement of the sandbar. This suggests that wave-induced transport plays a significant role in moving sandbars closer to the shore.