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Beach 'Erosion' Is Somewhat of a Misnomer, As Beach Sand Is Always Moving
- "On the barrier islands that line the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, storms cause waves to wash over the land and push sand toward the sound, or interior side. Over time, the island rolls over itself, growing on its sound side and retreating on its ocean side. This natural "shoreline retreat" becomes "erosion" only when people build things in the path of a beachs migration." - excerpt from this article from the National Parks Conservation Association.
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