Evolution of beach profiles at the German Baltic Sea during and after large-scale beach nourishment: bar formation and sand redistribution

Coastal zones, critical for their ecological and economic significance, are increasingly vulnerable to storm surges, sea-level rise, and land subsidence. Traditional defense mechanisms, such as dikes and seawalls, are often costly and environmentally taxing. This research highlights how beach and du...

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Published in:Frontiers in Marine Science
Main Authors: Jan Tiede, Christian Jordan, Marcus Siewert, Knut Sommermeier, Torsten Schlurmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1473237/full