Could We Run Out of Sand for Eroded Beaches?
With king tides, persistent winds and large waves from Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Joaquin making erosion particularly bad this year, the demand for sand is high – but is it possible we could run out?
Why This Treacherous Hawaiian Beach, Keeps Breaking People’s Necks
Even for an experienced surfer, it’s easy to make mistakes at Sandy Beach, notorious for its shallow shore break. These beaches are deceptive, sometimes lethally.
Residents to Pay for Sand Replenishment at Malibu Beach, CA
Residents of Malibu’s Broad Beach have agreed to pay $31 million over the next decade to truck in tons of sand to build up the diminished shoreline filled with homes of the rich and famous.
More Than $1B Spent Replenishing N.J. Beaches Over Past 30 Years
More than $1 billion has been spent on beach replenishment efforts in New Jersey over the last three decades. That money has paid for the placement of roughly 120 million cubic yards of sand on the state’s beaches, an amount that could fill a typical dump truck 12 million times.
Officials Scramble for Funding to Replenish Storm-Damaged Beaches, SC
The trifecta in recent weeks of storm surge from Hurricane Joaquin, king tides, and nearly 2 feet of record rainfall, contributed to the loss of nearly 80 percent of the sand that replenished North Myrtle Beaches during the last $11 million-renourishment project in 2008.
Still Recovering from Sandy, New Jersey Beaches Hit Again with Major Erosion
Days of gusting wind and pounding surf have caused severe beach erosion in many spots along the Jersey Shore. Many places where protective dunes stood between the ocean and homes, the surf cut large cliffs into the sand, leaving drop-offs up to 10 feet.
Scientists Foresee Losses as Cities Fight Beach Erosion
Beaches are facing off against a changing climate, and they’re losing ground. Literally.
Beach Erosion Troubles in Sarasota, Fl
For as long as Roger Barrow can remember, the sand along Lido Key has been on the move.
In Miami, Worries About Cuba Include Grains of Sand (!)
For some, concerns over the tourism threat Cuba poses to Miami have reached the granular level.