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Installing large boulders to armor the shore against further erosion

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program 2017 (approx.)
Large boulders have been placed along the beach edge to stop waves from eroding the sand. Palm trees stand behind the beach.
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Detailed Description

Installing large boulders as riprap to armor the shore against further erosion at Goleta Beach in Southern California. The tide is very low (negative).

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Public Domain.