Perranporth as seen from the beach. Photo courtesy of: © Norma j. Longo
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The raw power of Storm Eleanor has shifted tonnes of sand to create new landscapes on beaches.
New “sand cliffs” have developed along the coast of north Cornwall, causing one beach to be closed by the council.
Gusts of up to 100mph (161km/h) hit parts of the UK on Wednesday morning, combining with powerful tides to make a significant impact on the coastline…
Read Full Article, BBC News (01-04-2018)
“I never thought I’d see it again”: the Irish beach that came back; Guardian UK (08-05-2017)
In 1984, a beach on Ireland’s Achill Island vanished. This year it reappeared overnight. How are locals handling the sand?..
“The Beaches Are Moving,” A Video featuring Orrin Pilkey, PhD
World famous coastal geologist Orrin H. Pilkey takes us to the beach and explains why erosion has become a problem…
