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Beach replenishment could cause injuries / paralysis

By Hicbd
Sun Jun 11 2023 1:17 pm

"Surfers and lifeguards blame many of the surf-related injuries—particularly those affecting the spine—on beach replenishment, the process by which new sand is pumped on to beaches to protect the coastline from storms and erosion. They say adding new sand doesn't just make beaches wider, it makes them higher, resulting in steep slopes that can cause large waves to break close to shore."

URL:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/understanding-east-coast-beach-injuries/
https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/2017/04/28/good-day-ruined-beach-injuries/100662530/

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Public Safety Surfing Beaches / Coastlines Spinal Injuries / Paralysis

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