this issue). Sand deposition, accretion, and erosion within the coastal environment result in the development of a variety of dune morphologies; however, a general classification into primary and ...

But thanks to the dune, their homes were protected. While its swift collapse marks a major financial loss for homeowners, it doesn't mean the project was a failure, Jens Figlus, a coastal engineer ...

On January 22, 2025, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that it would begin accepting ...

Although natural, this change can create a hazard to some coastal development. Sand dune systems are sand and gravel deposits within a marine beach system, including, but not limited to beach berms, ...

AUGUSTA — The state of Maine has strong rules to protect valuable coastal sand dunes, but has lacked funding for their restoration and protection. That changes in 2025, however, as Maine’s Department ...

Aa Aa Aa For large-scale coastal dune development there needs to be a suitable wind regime, large reserves of sand and suitable nearshore, beach and back beach morphology (Pye 1983, Iversen ...

Paddleboarding on coastal dune lakes offers a rare adventure into ecosystems. These tranquil bodies of water, only found in a ...

Sand dunes are an iconic feature of Cornwall's coastline and an essential, natural element of the county's coastal flood defences.However, new ...

Coastal erosion at Strandhill has been an ongoing issue for some time. The effects are wearing away the seaside village and causing major safety concerns at the sand dunes. A new survey due in ...