Breakwaters (Q116)
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Breakwaters are shore-parallel structures located just offshore of the surf zone. They are designed to intercept and reduce incoming wave energy at the shoreline. They thereby protect the coastline behind breakwaters. Breakwaters are generally very solid, durable structures and are considered a protection measure.
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| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Breakwaters |
Breakwaters are shore-parallel structures located just offshore of the surf zone. They are designed to intercept and reduce incoming wave energy at the shoreline. They thereby protect the coastline behind breakwaters. Breakwaters are generally very solid, durable structures and are considered a protection measure. |
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