The last time it was legal, exports of sea sand destroyed dozens of Indonesian islands—now, the ban is being lifted
Over 20 years ago, then Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri banned the export of sea sand from her archipelago nation.
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What caused damaging waves that slammed SLO County? Inside California’s recent ‘bomb cyclone’
When they reach the shore, they surge farther inland, eroding beaches and shifting sand back into the ocean’s depths. Powerful waves pounded the San Luis Obispo County coast on Dec. 23 ...
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Historic 90-Foot Shipwreck Discovered Under Sand Dune
"Its emergence near the shoreline in an unexpected coastal location was attributed to wave action, resulting from rising sea levels, which eroded part of the sand covering the submerged ship," the ...
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Waves up to 30 feet forecast to rock California coast, days after deadly weather and pier collapse
Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water." The weather service also cautioned residents to keep off of ...