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West Coast Wave Heights and Beach Erosion Were Extreme During the 2015-2016 Winter

"Wave conditions and coastal response were unprecedented for many locations during the winter of 2015-16," said lead author Patrick Barnard, a geologist with the USGS. "The winter wave energy equaled or exceeded measured historical maximums along the West Coast, corresponding to extreme beach erosion across the region." - excerpt from article at phys.org. Read more.

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