Earth and Planetary Sciences
8 years ago

Artificial sandbars protect beaches from erosion and restore coastal ecosystems.

Marine Geology Frontiers
APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL SUBMERGED SANDBARS TO BEACH NOURISHMENT——A CASE FROM BEIDAIHE BEACH
Jiabo Zhang

Paper Summary

Artificial sandbars can help protect beaches from erosion by weakening wave energy and providing sand for stability. A study on Beidaihe beach showed that building these sandbars can be an effective way to nourish beaches and protect the coastal environment.

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