Coastal erosion and defence; cliffs at Mappleton, near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Note rock groynes to prevent longshore drifting of the sand and erosion of the beach, and to provide protection to the base of the cliffs.

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Size: 4724px × 3692px
Location: Mappleton, near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Alan Curtis / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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