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Swash Regime

Detailed Description

Swash Regime. During a storm, if wave runup is confined to the beach, the beach will erode and the sand will be stored offshore. However, over the weeks and months following the storm, the sand naturally returns to the beach, restoring the beach to its original configuration.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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