Coastal Protection: Sea walls Flashcards by Rebeca Ghinea | Brainscape

Q

What do sea walls do?

A

They break the power of incoming waves, and their curved tops push waves back to out to sea.

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What happens during storms?

A

These concrete walls can be damaged and may need repair.

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What is an example of sea walls?

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Salthill in Galway

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