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‘Breakthrough’ study in coastal river and sea flooding
Posted by Corn Wall: None Given on November 12th, 2010
Corn Wall: Experts hail 'breakthrough' university study in coastal river and sea flooding
The threat of flooding in coastal areas could be dramatically reduced by a new discovery.
Scientists at the University of Plymouth have analysed the way waves hit different types of beach materials, finding some surfaces respond differently in dissipating the strength of the sea.
They believe the findings from the three-year study could provide a breakthrough in protecting coastal towns from severe damage in the...