Coastal protection schemes
- Created by: loui days
- Created on: 22-05-10 12:54
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Coastal protection schemes
Groynes (expensive)
Prevent longshore drift by trapping the sand between the groynes
- Often made form wood or rocks and are places 90 degress to the beach
- Reduce the force of the waves which reduces erosion. This is important as more beach means more tourists which means more money
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