Understanding erosion of protective coastal dune systems
As sea levels continue to rise and storms intensify, countries such as the Netherlands – where a third of land is below sea level – are becoming increasingly concerned about coastal erosion.The Dutch have embraced numerous techniques to keep water at bay, but their dune systems are the primary defense against the sea. Understanding how resilient these systems are to coastal erosion is essential. The Dutch government “uses dune erosion models as the basis of their management,“ Dr Jantien Rutten, a post-doctoral researcher at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), explains.
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