Break-line of a dune on the island of Sylt after a storm
The coastline of the Island of Sylt is perpetually changing by storm, waves and erosion. Especially the south of the North Sea island is exposed to the nature forces. By the hurricanes in autumn of 2013, part of the dunes was destroyed at the Hörnum Odde.
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Location: Hörnum Odde, Sylt, Germany
Photo credit: © Konrad Weiss / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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