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revetments
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wooden slatted barries built at the back of the beach to protect the cliff. waves break against the revetments, which dissipate the energy.
laid like carpet.. |
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sea wall
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made of stone or concrete and reflects waves breaking on it.
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rip-rap
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large interlocking man-made boulders which protect the coast by breaking up the waves
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Gabions
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Strong wire basket filled with stones that gradually get covered with grass and sand
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offshore breakwater
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located in the sea below low water marked. may be dumped interlocking material or concrete wall. Protects shore from all waves.
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