Unforeseen impacts: Nearshore dynamics reveal hidden coastal erosion dangers.
The report discusses how computer models were used to study how waves, tides, and wind affect sediment movement in shallow water. The models showed that sediment transport in the nearshore area is influenced by erosion, hurricanes, sand movement, and barrier island erosion. The findings reveal that sediment transport in the nearshore is complex, with winds and tides playing important roles alongside waves. Even small processes can have big effects over time.