influenced by: The length of time the wind has been blowing The strength of the wind How far the wave has travelled (called the fetch) Longshore drift is the result of the movement of water along the beach as a result of the angle broken waves ‘hit’ the coast. As the water moves down the beach it carries sand and other materials. Another name for longshore drift is a current. A wave develops due to the action of wind.
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P H Hoeft State Park: A Mile of Pristine White Sand Beach‚ and Dunes The park is densely wooded. This is one of Michigan’s very first state parks. It lies near the Straits of Mackinac‚ and just 50 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. It’s a popular place‚ but the thick forest means that sounds from other campers come in muffled‚ if at all. Rangers are friendly‚ and chitchat with you as you check in. Whether you’re coming for an afternoon or a lot longer‚ the one thing that can’t be missed is the park’s
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to go snorkeling in the ocean. We went out with Scuba Diving Cancun company‚ a really good company for taking snorkeling trips. It only cost us $130. We really enjoyed it and saw many extoic fish. Than we decided to go to Playa Delfines beach it is a favorite beach in the town we are staying
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Day at the Beach Maria 10-8-13 It was a warm‚ humid sunny day in West Palm Beach‚ Florida‚ a perfect day for the beach. We all got our blue‚ pink‚ green‚ and red bathing suits on and decided to head to the glorious beach. My mom‚ my little sister K.‚ my nephew D.‚ and I all sat in the car and started to drive to a beach. We weren’t
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shifting the sand dunes. Surfers often check the conditions of the beach by looking over them at the dunes. They run up to the top of them so they can get a view of where there are good waves or not. In summer‚ an astonishing number of surfers will flock to the beach. The result of those people all running up the dune would cause displacement of the sand and weakening of the dunes. To solve the need for people to travel around the beach‚ the council has installed walkways to provide a path around the
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a beautiful sandy beach the whole island and they offer services such as wildlife scenery‚ Beauty and the cultural diversity that Malaysia has to offer. Before we reached the Nexus resort‚ I had a chance of visiting the wild life scenery and saw different species of life that the world has to offer from a trip to the rainforest. The beaches gave a good view of the sun setting. The rainforest makes the sea coast warm by blocking winds that would cause a cold effect to the beach and this has made the
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to the palest blue I had ever seen. He was hardworking‚ just‚ fun loving and surprisingly reverent. Granddaddy was retired from the Gulf Oil Company where he had been a welder for many years. He had his own little welding shop next to the beach house in which he worked every day except Sundays. My Grandfather let me help him in his shop by holding tools‚ finding tools‚ and sometimes holding pieces of metal as I wore big thick gloves and a welding shield over my face. People from all over
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can stop the currents‚ and erosion continuous to be a costly problem; besides‚ the structures do not contribute to the natural process of sand replenishment. The Florida government has taken steps to prevent and restore erosion‚ such as the Florida Beach and Shore Preservation Act. This legislation has several programs such as The Construction Control Line Program and The Beaches‚ Inlets‚ and Port Program. As a business owner and scientist‚ I must adhere to the regulations and help with the problem
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The sand was softer‚ the water was clearer‚ and there was something about the air that lets you know you’re in paradise. While sitting on the beach‚ I could only describe the scene as breathtaking. There were no clouds‚ just the bright shining sun beating down on us. The water was unforgettable. It was so clear that I could see the sand at the bottom and fish swimming. It was November and starting
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Beaches Australia has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Perfect white sand with vibrant blue water‚ what more could one ask for? White Haven Beach has been on the world’s top beaches list for years‚ with good reason. Its spectacular views are sure to take your breath away and the water is perfect for relaxing. The Twelve Apostles Beach is a magnificent place‚ perfect for catching the most incredible sunset you’ve ever seen in your life. There are many beaches that range from calm and relaxing
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