Coastal Protection: Gabions Flashcards by Rebeca Ghinea

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What are gabions?

A

They are wire cages filled with small stones.

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What do they do?

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They are placed in front of beaches or sand dunes to break the power of the waves and slow down erosion.

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What is an example of a gabion?

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Lahinch in Co. Clare

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